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Golden Tube Audio SE-40
There aren't any Rectifier Tubes in this Amp .It is a Paralleled Single Ended Amp with 3 6L6/5881 Output Tubes per Channel and a 6SN7 Driver Tube per Channel that has an Output of 40+ Watts per Channel .If working properly is will sound much bette... 
Vandersteen 3A sigs, whats wrong here.
Check the Treble and Mid-Range Controls on the back If these are set to +dB positions it will be accentuate these areas . The Bass will seem weak . These speakers will produce decent Bass when Set-Up correct . 
Opinions - The Absolute Sound
I find looking at my Back-Issues for Used Equipment purchases helpful [ usually 3-10 year old stuff ] . Reviews that I paid little attention to when the Mags [ AS & Stereophile ] first arrived are relevant . Also Software Reviews can be helpful . 
tube amp help
Make sure that the Amp is connected to your Speakers when setting the Bias and as stated above give the Tubes a warm-up first. 
Tubes in VTL SuperDeluxe Preamp?
I have a Super DeLuxe and the Tubes are as you have listed them from back of the Unit to the Front . So , rear 2 sockets on each Channel 12AX7 . Next coming from the Rear 12AU7 . and , the Front Tubes on each Channel are 12AT7 .I hope this helps 
Help with Cartridge selection
I would recommend the Low Output version of the Dynavector 20 X the 20 XL 
Add Bob Devices CineMag SUT to EAR834P Deluxe
I can't comment on the EAR , but I use a Bob's Devices CineMag SUT with a Shelter 501 II . It is a great match that belies the Price of the SUT and Cartridge combo . I have used a Bent [ Copper Wire ] . Jensen 44 [ home made Unit ] and a K&K A... 
Been clean for over a year....
No , you are just in Denial unless you have admitted you are powerless over Audio . 
How many hours can benz glyder cartridge last till
It should give near 95% of the sound QUALITY and have another 700-1000 hours of life left if set-up correctly . A cartridge will actually sound better after the first 100 hours and have a very slow degrading [ maybe 2% or less per 100 hours IMHO ]... 
disappointing VPI 16.5 performance??
I meant to agree with Vinyladdict 
disappointing VPI 16.5 performance??
I agree with Buconero117 . Some NEW Pressings suffer from noise that is pressed into the vinyl when they are made . NO cleaning can help this !!!!As for the Oboe Sonatas , depending what has caused the Spots , they may be etched [ chemical reactio... 
Most unusual/mesmerizing female voice.
Margo Timmins of the Cowboy Junkies . 
Used Classical LP seller who grades by listening
I play Grade the Classical LPs that are sold on eBay . I sell on eBay because the records command a higher Price than can be attained here on AudiogoN . 85% of my sales are from Europe and the far East . My User Name on eBay is the same as it is ... 
Haiti Telethon
I loved Dave Matthews & Neil Young together . 
J.A. Mitchell TecnoDec vs. Clearaudio Emotion CMB
I would think a Phono Cartridge choice will be as important as a TT . I would guess a " Top of the Line " Moving Magnet [ Clearaudio , Grado , Soundsmith [ MI ] etc. ] will be in order . Although I prefer Low Output MC Cartridges , they may cost h...