thecarpathian

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How much gear do you own?
"I can’t believe most you guys are such dumbasses..." Why not? Most of us certainly believe you are. Perhaps for Christmas, someone will give you some manners. Look in your stocking underneath the coal...  
Ascend Acoustics Sierra Towers with tube or lower watt amps
Do you currently have the Ascends? I've been interested in these for quite some time.    
Correct ear alignment
When your ears can't be covered with your hands something changed.  Their hands got smaller?  
Michael Nesmith
MTV was his idea. No kidding.  
old ears
Others above are right. Either that or check out the new 2-way from AARP. Hmmm. Good suggestion. At 73, I'd steer clear of a 3 way...  
old ears
I submit that the maximum frequency you are able to hear is irrelevant when considering what speakers to buy. Audition speakers for how good they sound to you, irrespective of frequency range.  
another toy for those with money to burn
All I'm getting is a Lamborghini commercial. And it won't fit on my desk.  
Choosing the right equipment
Guys, the system is temporary, not his dream system. Sheesh.  
Your Favorite Christmas Song-One only Please-
I don’t think so. I’d call it a ’holiday season’ song. Are you all aware that ’Jingle Bells’ is not a Christmas Holiday song?  
Your Favorite Christmas Song-One only Please-
'Baby, Please Don't Go' is a Christmas song? You learn something new every day....  
Good or Best Surge Protector
I've also heard good things about the Audioquest Niagara series conditioners/protectors. Crutchfield sells them with a generous 60 day return policy.  
Good or Best Surge Protector
I would consider a whole house surge protector you install in the breaker box.  I recommend a bit of research into those.  
Ok to substitute 12AX7 for 5751 tubes in CJ Amp?
I knew you knew what you were talking about, just wrote in the wrong word!  
Ok to substitute 12AX7 for 5751 tubes in CJ Amp?
@jasonbourne52 , I believe you are confusing getters with mica plates.  
Ok to substitute 12AX7 for 5751 tubes in CJ Amp?
Yes, I believe the 5751 is a compatible substitute for the 12ax7. But, I’d confirm it with a call.