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Biasing signal tubes on a tube power amp/Quicksilver M120
Thanks for your replies, Ghasley and Oddiofyl. The pedigree on these tubes is uncertain. I bought them a few years ago from an ebay seller with a very good feedback score, but he is no longer reachable via ebay. Hmmm. Here’s a description of the t... 
Biasing signal tubes on a tube power amp/Quicksilver M120
Would be grateful if someone could answer a question about dubious biasing behavior in EL84 power tubes. An octet of EL84s purchased as "NOS" could not be properly biased in my Manley Labs Mahi monoblock amps. Some of them biased easily at the mfg... 
Lo-tech auidophile Boomer seeks help using new iBasso DX220 mobile digital player
Yes -- "Sufficient for the day is the streaming thereof." 
Lo-tech auidophile Boomer seeks help using new iBasso DX220 mobile digital player
Thanks, freediver and facten -- I have the device up and running.  While wrestling to set-up the DX220, I remembered how easy it was in 1957 to connect the output wire of a used 45-rpm record changer to the "jack" on the back of my parents' GE tub... 
preamp for classe ca200
Re the Bel Canto Pre1: I believe this is an under appreciated gem, especially considering its used price on Audiogon. Try it with 3 Black Diamond Racing Cones beneath and a Harmonic Technology damping block on top. Also, the Analysis Plus Power Ov... 
Any views on the new SFDomus Grand Piano?
I wonder why there have recently been so many SF Grand Piano Domus speakers for sale on Audiogon and eBay. I heard the GP at a local dealer's shop last fall. It was driven by the new Bel Canto monoblocks and a Bel Canto preamp. The source was an A...