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Speakers for Mc240
Keep the period tube Mcintosh theme going- C22 preamp Get a proper aerial antenna for the MR 67. I use an MR 71. Speakers? One of the Iconic Klipsch models. Between to 2, maybe budget busting? Maybe not with patience while  watching listings? ... 
Real musicians don't need "awards."
'Do you think all of them also lack integrity?" Sigh... Guess I had that coming.       
Nordost Valhalla 2 Speaker Cable
"What the heart wants, and you can afford it, go for it I always say." Best advice while engaged in audio as a hobby. "I’m curious what motivated you to spend something like 3 times the cost of your speakers on cables (assuming I’ve got the cost... 
Exploring the mythical chords of "God Only Knows".....
"Well, she comes up with some odd interpretations and conclusions due to her overall ignorance of popular genres " Virgin Rock is an accomplished CLASSICAL musician. It's not uncommon that level to be uninformed OUTSIDE of the Classical world. ... 
What's a good alternative to SF amati g5?
Used Amati. A generation older but spectacular sounding- for ears that like SF. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb15dh-sonus-faber-armati-futura-grey-chrome-full-range Used prices are always  negotiable too. Different model, but very nice, ... 
Darko nailed it. 12 examples of wishful thinking in the hi-fi community
"T.H.E. SHOW in Costa Mesa. I was very excited as this was my first audio show. What a disappointment!" thriftyaudio- I was hoping  someone would mention T.H.E. Show last weekend.  Other than the fact turnout was very low attendee(good for mane... 
Ortofon Cadenza Bronze, Blue, Black
One would hope the OP has been enjoying whatever chosen 12 years ago!  
Tube preamplifier lifespan
gmcleod- I'm quoting the OP's remark.    
Tube preamplifier lifespan
the owner of psaudio told me that they do, lifespan of only 20 years" With the exception of the amplifying and rectifier section(if fully tube) components -tubes vs discrete transistors/OP amps, they essentially have the same caps &resistors ... 
Exploring the mythical chords of "God Only Knows".....
Good one. Note/chord analysis videos are always interesting to me. Song analysis by a Classical Harpist/Pianist  The Beach Boys Make God Only Knows ALL About YOU - YouTube Bigger mystery-why was the guy wearing a puffy down jacket?      
Help me mod my tube amp
’Takman carbon film resistors, this what newer Prima Luna uses." The OP’s amp has the same Takman resistors as the current  spec lineup. Takman was speced in the original Dialogue series.    
Rick Derringer R.I.P
"Ricky Don't Lose That Number" is about Derringer. Becker and Fagan went to meet him but couldn't convince him to team up with them at the time." lordmelton, I enjoys learning trivia facts about Steely Dan cuts. Not until now did I pull up the ... 
What say you: Is this fair, or AITA?
Awedeeoogone ITA No further comment. Fear of  getting blacklisted from free participation on forums    
Rick Derringer R.I.P
"Ricky Don’t Lose That Number!" Thought that was Skunk Baxter? Derringer certainly was on the "most wanted" list in the studio. Rick on his Steely Dan connection. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m_51Zc2cRmU      
Rick Derringer R.I.P
Rick is now able to play with all his former bandmates like Johnny Winter and Randy Jo Hobbs. His R & R stories were epic. Jamming  with Jimi, Duane Allman and countless  other guitar greats. I didn't  know Rick did a "Smooth Jazz" album. h...