larkinfield

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Does anyone leave their amp and preamp on all the time?
When there’s a convenient On and Off switch—no. It only takes about 20 seconds for the tubes to warm up where the system is playable even if it’s not "optimal", and I suspect it’s about the same on most systems. If I’m not directly listening, I co... 
The best books on music
"The Lives of the Great Composers" by Harold C. Schonberg. I wore out my copy over the years and still refer to it. Well written, fascinating, and inspirational. 
Grado Labs customer service.
I've had good experiences with Grado Labs. When I had a short in my SR-80s, they fixed it in a timely fashion for a reasonable fee. Later, when one of its gimbals broke, they sent me a free one that I was able to install myself. I still used my 80... 
Inexpensive Tube Amps
I have three Nobsound tube/hybrid amps and also own the Nobsound MS-10D hybrid/stereo receiver (currently unavailable). I’ve had them for over a year with no problems with any of them. I started with the inexpensive NS-08E headphone amp and loved ...