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REMEMBER?
Those were the days. 
Subwoofer questions -- music only
I used a single Velodyn Optimum 8 for several months.I purchased a second and was very happy with the results.I'm not a bass freak either, but the stereo bass was better in imaging and fullness. It just sounded better all the way around. More cohe... 
Solid State Pre-Amp: OK to Use With Tube Amp?
SS pre is very ok to use. The most important place to have tubes is at the amp anyway. I'd try to get tubes in there with the amp. Just my thoughts. 
Speaker Choice for Almarro 318B
Jamset.To connect your sub to the amp, just run a second pair of speaker cables from the amp's speakers outputs to the subs speaker inputs. 
Longest Advisable Speaker Cable Runs?
Hello. I manufacture cables and 30 ft. is not to long. It's dependent on the type cable used. I'm not promoting my cables by any means. Just making reference that 30 ft. can be done. I've made 75 ft bi-wires for a costomer that was very happy with... 
Is good customer service about dead?
I'm a manufacturer and I go out of my way to please the customer. But it seems that I'm a dying breed. 
Are Nakamichi amps any good?
Nakamichi was very popular in the late 80's and early 90's.They do make a good product, just not as popular any more. 
Davy Jones we will miss you
A Saturday morning ritual at my house.A shadow has crossed my heart.R.I.P. Davy 
Listening Chair?
Lazyboy recliner. Cloth, so there's no reflections behind my ears. 
Where should I go next? Where are my weak links?
It seems you have covered all of your bases. I would suggest to invest in music and enjoy your system. 
Best Jazz pianist
There are many great jazz pianist in the world, but I'm a Kieth Jarrett aficionado.His lack of thinking of the next note really translates to the best form of jazz for me. 
Dedicated circuit question
You can use one for the amp and pre. The other for the CD Player. But 3 lines would be great for future changes. 
Looking for a balanced upsampling DAC under 1k
An upsampling DAC at that price will not be as involving as a NOS DAC. Vary artificial sounding. No immediacy. 
Conrad Johnson PV11 Noise Issues
I don't think you can hear 20-25khz. If you can, you have better ears than me.:) 
What contact cleaner do you recommend?
They all degrade over time.