orpheus10

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Audio Research or Conrad Johnson Tube Pre-Amp???
I own a PV10a and a PV12L, they both deliver that exquisite CJ sound. NOS 12au7 RCA Blackplate tubes take them to a whole new level. Get copper or brass tube dampers when you order tubes. I get my tubes from Brent Jessee recording. My tubes have l... 
Tube Rolling - No Change in Sound
I rolled 6922's and experienced little change; however I rolled some 12au7's and experienced dramatic change. They were NOS 50's vintage, this was in a CJ. 
Quality Stereo sound throughout home?
The method I suggested the first time would only give you line level signal to each room. Parts express has numerous options for your problem. 
Quality Stereo sound throughout home?
This is very simple if you use the hard drive on a computer as the source. Down load your favorite music onto the hard drive. As for the long runs use baluns and Cat 5 cable. There will be absolutely no degradation of audio. 
Rebuilding ESS AMT series crossover.
I am currently using a ESS Heil tweeter in a 3 way. I just upgraded the capacitors in the tweeter leg to Jantzen superior series Z capacitors and now I have the most fantastic tweeter I have ever heard. Although I have had this tweeter for at leas... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
The Von Schwiekerts I heard were heavenly. If you are on a tight budget,the amp is the most important. 
SOTA cosmos turntables
All audio components depend on what kind of music you like. I found Sota to impart a soft soothing quality to the music. Not good if you like hard rock.