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Pentode Power Tubes - Ultralinear vs Triode
I have a PL Dialogue integrated. Hands down the KT150 is my favorite and my change of pace the 7581A. I am a Streamer using the Roon interface. I like Ultralinear for Radio and Triode for everything else. I have heard others mention they prefer th... 
Using Different Power Tube Types Simultaneously (PrimaLuna)
I would install the stock quad  and order a new quad and keep the others as back ups 
Amplifier / pre amp recommendations to power Tannoy Chertsey’s
Oleg welcome 
EL 34 tubes
KT77 will give you a uniform top to bottom sonic presentation. They are very transparent. I found to be to be light in the mid and upper bass. 7581A is in the 6L6 family and has a beefier bass sound and is tonally more dense. Have fun! 
Roon 1.8
Has the alphabetical album search function disappeared? Used that a lot to jump around my collection when creating queue playing. 
EL 34 tubes
Tung-Sol new production 
Break in time for Tung-Sol 6550 Tubes
+1 Old Heavy 
Widex Hearing Aids
Thanks, I fear my time is coming soon for devices like this and your post will help me start my journey when necessary 
can't stream in hi-res on Roon HELP
Possibly your core does not have enough processing power. I had this issue with a MacMini and then went dedicated server 
Von Schweikert speakers
I have owned db99se speakers since 2005 with no desire to replace. Super build and component quality. I actually spoke with Albert a couple of times. He was gracious and helpful. I would only replace my speakers with the same brand. Since I bought... 
Roon - 10 Things You Don't Know
Thanks, I was unaware of the CD ripper extension and that’s a useful tool 
Room Treatment Convert
It’s all about being aware of soundwave reflections coming from your room and how to manage or ameliorate them 
Artists you feel you can rely on, buy any new album unheard.
Miles, Trane, Sonny 
Easy on the eyes. Easy on the ears. Faouzia
Checked it out. I lasted about 10 seconds. I can’t stand auto tune singers but with her looks I am sure there’s some producer out there that can make a product out of her because that’s really what Pop music is all about 
NOS 6550 Longevity
It’s impossible to answer that without knowing what amp you are using. I would suggest you consider contacting your amplifier manufacturer for their opinion