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Coupling caps for Rogue audio m180 darks Audyn Ref/ Mundorf supreme
There are several capacitor shootouts, such as:http://www.laventure.net/tourist/caps.htm 
Thinking to upgrade speakers
My Tannoy 215 DMT II speakers are futt bugly -- even my kitty cat thinks so. But the Glenair and Kingdom Royal have a pleasing appearance, if you don't like the looks of the rest of the Prestige line.http://usr.audioasylum.com/images/2/25134/28429... 
best tube preamp to pair LM 518ia
Ozzy, I'd say less is always more. 
Soliciting Member Perspectives: Levinson vs Bryston vs Audio Research
Levinson isn’t Levinson, ARC isn’t ARC. So, I don’t follow either brand. These companies do lots of marketing, and sell lots of equipment. ARC does lots of planned obsolescence, with which the audio writers collude by stating that the latest flavo... 
Which foam acoustic panels should I use for a sound booth?
Have you read 'Master Handbook of Acoustics' by F. Alton Everest?https://www.amazon.com/Master-Handbook-Acoustics-Sixth-Everest/dp/0071841040It's a modern classic. Suggest you use it to determine what you need, and then find a local insulation dis... 
Recommendations on stuff to look at for upgrading a 300B SET amp
Advise you look for used Wavelength Cardinal or Art Audio Jota 
best tube preamp to pair LM 518ia
Why would you use a preamp with an integrated? 
Bi-amp benefits with active crossover
No benefit whatsoever. 
Soundproofing
Roxul in walls and ceiling. 
Thinking to upgrade speakers
If you're gonna' spend big bucks, you may as well get Tannoy Prestige series.  
Preamps with separate L/R volume controls
Cary SLP 05. But I prefer to use the balance function on my PS Audio DirectStream DAC. 
Best Inexpensive Platforms
Near my home there's a shop that cuts granite counter tops, and outside there usually is pile of scrap pieces behind the shop. The owner didn't mind if I scrounged around for some pieces, and I found some that were just the right size for an amp a... 
KT88 vs 6550 tubes
http://www.jacmusic.com/KT88/kt88.htmLots of info at jacmusic. 
Really...My favorite power tube is reissue that's not widely popular
http://www.jacmusic.com/KT88/kt88.htm 
Why so many used focals?
Prolly more ignorant than pretentious :)It's just that the best speakers are not often available on the used market 'cuz people keep them.