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The Importance of Audio Furniture
I agree with Chazro completely.A good rack is essential to getting the best out of your audio gear.It is the most basic and solid foundation to vibration control and isolating your equipment.You'd be amazed at how much vibration a CD transport, tr... 
Tube Life: 6SL7; 6SN7, 12AX7, 12AT7, 6DJ8 et al
I've always turned me tube gear off when not listening to them.I usually turn everything on and let it warm up for half an hour or more before a listening session.I've had tube gear for so long, that out of habit, I plan when I'm going to do some ... 
Manufacturers don't get it. make tubes visible.
I've never thought about "seeing" the tubes, but all the mono block amps that I've owned sat fully exposed in all their naked glory, tubes bared, with no cages or protection.You don't seem to notice them after awhile, but it's nice to see them jus... 
Why aren't my subs turning on?
Well, at least it was a cheap and simple fix.The best and most satisfying solutions are the ones that are free! 
Reaching the top and stoping
Unfortunately in the pursuit of the absolute, nothing remains at the top of the food chain forever.Something better always comes along and makes you rethink your standards of what is possible.That's what keeps things exciting, and most of us on th... 
Differences in electric outlets
Power outlets do make a noticeable difference in sound.So do the plug ends on your power cords.Think of them as interconnect ends for your power connections.Clean power to your equipment is just as important as your interconnects and speaker cable...