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gold lion kt 88s break in time
I had the opposite effect,soundstage opened up quite a bit.Maybe you can work with your speaker placement some. 
gold lion kt 88s break in time
I replaced the Sovtek KT88's with Gold Lion's in my Rogue Tempest.They sounded really good out of the box and continued to to get better for about 50 hours.I have not noticed a significant difference since then.The biggest improvement was in the l... 
Just me or do speakers in cell phones sound harsh?
Speaking of cell phones, go to Manley Labs and check out Eve Anna's new one. What a hoot !!!!!!!! 
Mcintosh C220 vs CJ ET-2
Is it because the store you visited had a CJ and not a Mac?Just a thought. 
where to find blank disks for denon dcr-w1500
I use these in my Philips cdrhttp://www.amazon.com/Sony-50CRM80RS-CD-R-Audio-Spindle/dp/B0002ZDIKW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1253666749&sr=8-1 
6SN7 driver tubes
If you have been using nos Sylvania's and like the sound,I doubt very seriously that you will be happy with new chinese or russian tubes.I have found the ones I have used(EH,JJ,Ruby,etc.)to have a profound "glare" to the sound.Then again,they migh... 
Red Rose Rosebud bass driver
If they are in fact Aurum Cantus drivers,try Parts Express.They carry AC drivers at reasonable prices. 
Trying to sharpen the vocals...EQ related question
I think an EQ would only add to the problem(s) you are having.Maybe try some different speakers.I think that would be more beneficial to getting the sound you want.Of course this is just my opinion.The ultimate answer is what you hear and like. 
Dr. John
IMHO,anything by Dr. John is good.I especially reccomend "Television" great songs,great playing and well recorded. 
Cambridge Audio 840a vs McIntosh MA6500.
Are you asking someone to make a choice for you? Bad idea!! 
Been listening to The Beatles ...
I have "Rubber Soul","Revolver","The Beatles","Abbey Road" and "Let It Be" on CD.I was surprised by how much better they sound.I highly reccomend them.I will be getting "Sgt. Pepper" and "Magical Mystery Tour".I don't care for their earlier stuff ... 
Do tubes need break in / burn in?
I tried 5751's in my Rogue Audio Tempest and did not care for them.I used some NOS Sylvania and RCA 12ax7's with real good success.I then tried a set of Amperex 7025.They sound great and have taken up permanent residence in the Tempest.The music s... 
Best Tributes, Covers, Dedications
For covers, take a listen to Jeff Healy Band "Cover to Cover".It's comprised of songs they played when they were a bar band. 
Review: Manley Laboratories Manley Mahi Tube amp
Nice review,glad you are enjoying the Manleys.I would get them out of that cabinet, but that's just me. Monitor the heat closely. 
Is my wiring 15 or 20 amp? The breaker is 20 amp
If it has a 20A breaker on the circuit it should have 12GA wire.If the wire is 14GA change the breaker to 15A.This is per NEC regs.You can use bigger wire on smaller breaker but not vice-versa.