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Charging A Fee To Demo An Amplifier In A Brick & Mortar Store
Yup, know where this place is. Weird store layout. No rooms, just  gear everywhere, in an open floor plan. I'd only buy from there if it is something you know you want at the price you want to pay. Better get everything in writing too. 
yet another tube preamp recommendation thread
If you don't need balanced, this PL is a good value. I would ignore the perception that units listed with second owners are any different than other brands. Their just isn't one brand for everyone, as some may think.https://www.usaudiomart.com/det... 
Should I raise these Acoustic Panels?
The room isn't even finished yet. Your ears, and only your ears are the final judge but, I would pull those DI's out more. Let them breath.http://www.cardas.com/room_setup_calculators.php4-6 feet out. Naturally, this doesn't provide the end all. D... 
How do you know when an LP is a first or early pressing?
Discogs is your friendhttps://www.discogs.com/It's not 100% accurate for listing EVERY pressing, but still the best resource,so far.SQ varies with every copy.You can save some time here, but it you will pay for it.https://better-records.com/ 
Woofer pumping possibly due to tube amp when playing vinyl
What I'd like to know is-members who have their table setup dialed in,  no rumble filter and use sub(s).By the reports of some, you can actually play any LP, CRANK the volume, and you have ZERO woofer pump?  
Phono Preamp loading for Hanna EL
Your ears, not others, should determine what is "best" 
LittelFuses Series 285 AUDIO/MEDICAL Quality
105 responses.Is there ANYTHING  new to be read here? 
the sound of massed violins in classical orchestral recordings
It's the recording. Listen to a 50's press of many labels, and they sound convincing. Even on a modest setup the quality is easily heard. 80's-present recordings are hit or miss.Naturally, even the great labels had some duds as well.  
This looks like a terrible investment
Hope the seller can hold his breath for a loonnng  time before he can get anything near his reduced price. 
Vinyl records
Record value is subjective as everything audio.Best bet is buy original pressings. Canadian? I'll take the first 8 Rush album Canadian Press. Not an absolute guarantee, but a good start.For some reason Euro presses of even American artists sometim... 
Sam here and l just made a new discovry.
Freshly dried psilocybin is still best. 
New Goats Head Soup
I like when threads of classics come up. I pull out my bin find that I haven't played in awhile.My $6.00 1973 gatefold record club pressing sounds like a Stones record should. Lofi, but free of ticks/stitches.https://www.discogs.com/The-Rolling-St... 
How to select and pair a preamp and power amp?
These two https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649649181-primaluna-dalogue-premium-preamp/https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa51jg-primaluna-dialogue-premium-hp-power-amp-tubeI would submit offers you can tolerate. Reliable,powerful and versatile. 
It’s a pleasure.
I wonder if even half the members enjoy listening to music based on the topics and obsession? 
Conrad Johnson or PrimaLuna
Good to read my suspicions are false.Doesn't matter to me where something is made. Only my 2 most used sources are domestic-table and tuner. The rest is international-China,Italy and England.  Hopefully, this thread doesn't fall off a cliff. The e...