troutstreamnm

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Shocked. Need Opinions. How muck power do I need?
Although I’m not sure about the accuracy of the VU meters on my former Vincent hybrid amp, but it  never used over 3 or 4 watts during any of my listening sessions typically up to 80 db measured at 10 feet.  This is driving 87db sensitivity KEF R1... 
Hearing aid question
Yes, see an Audiologist and invest in programmable hearing aid that correct for your specific hearing loss.  You can’t get this level of correction buying something off the shelf.  Additionally, quality aids will have filtering programs specifical... 
Need some treble
I agree to look into modern programmable hearing aids.  They often have music programs that expand the frequency range of the aid and remove filters. The Oticon aids I have do a great job in both normal life situations and listening to music.   
ADD or Audiophile?
ezstreams..my habits are very similar to the OP and I am totally normal 😅  
Mood
I think power quality has a lot to do with it.  Sometimes my system sounds bad and Most of the times it is clean and crisp.  Maybe justification for a power purifier.    
Leaving tube amps on.
On my Linear Tube Amplifers and pre amp I try to turn them on a few hours before critical listening and turn off after I’m done for the evening.  The LTA circuitry is designed to maximize tube life so I don’t really worry much about it.    
ADD or Audiophile?
OP…you are completely normal 😁  
Electric bill any high
Go solar and forget about it 😁  
Listening Room
To the OP…I would seriously check out KEF towers with UniQ driver.  The dispersion is excellent and you have a wide sweet spot that sounds great across the room.  The R-Series are very nice, but the Reference Series are incredible if you can affor... 
Morrow Audio Speaker Cables
Chayro, went with the 5-day break-in period with Morrow.    
Tube amps under $7500
You might look into Linear Tube Audio Reference+ amp.  Unique circuitry, long tube life, great sound and beautiful looks.  I am very happy with the LTA components.  
Morrow Audio Speaker Cables
I went ahead and ordered a pair of SP-6. They were 50% off and seemed pretty reasonable at that price. Hope they meet my expectations relative to the standard 12-ga stranded cables I’ve been using.  Thanks for the input.    
Morrow Audio Speaker Cables
Thanks for the comments. They are having a significant sale now!  
Need a big favor picking a preamp
Jc4659, I really like the LTA microZOTL preamp as it is very smooth and quiet.  It is working well with my R11’s and currently with my Vincent hybrid amp.  LTA is really focused on two channel components so the preamp is not loaded with tons of b... 
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