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Does it make sense to use 6k$ Nos tube with 5K$ tube amplifier?
@larryi Agree that they are not proven, but they are going to great lengths to ensure "an authentic" 300b. And, they are giving a 5 year warranty - which is kinda unheard of. They must have great confidence in the product. 
Does it make sense to use 6k$ Nos tube with 5K$ tube amplifier?
There are these...https://www.westernelectric.com/products-300b.html 
Efficient 2 way bookshelf/monitors under 2k
These are well within your budget, sound wonderful and super easy to drive. I have a pair of these and love them!http://www.decware.com/newsite/DM945.html 
... what is Settling Time in cables and interconnects...
HiAlways find these discussions interesting. This is an obvious, but effective demonstration of what resides in the "air" around us. Consider how low the signals are that make the sound happen that we all enjoy. Then take into consideration the am... 
Why Does All Music Sound the Same; An Explanation
Interesting subject.As someone who has moved from an analogue realm to a digital one in my work, I can see how the "highly measurable" numbers game has become of "importance".  Remember the show "Max Headroom"?When I had to make the switch from fi... 
WHY DO SOME AUDIOPHILES THINK YOU ARE BRAGGING WHEN YOU ARE SHARING?
Honestly, I wasn't bragging when I was trying to explain how amazing my Conrad Johnson is to my late might visitor :) 
Coupling & De-coupling audio gear...
@noromance No, I'm not kidding. By bolting the sandbox to the TT - a Clearaudio Concept - I am increasing the effective mass by 40lbs. I have built in copper tubes in the box to allow for 6" 6mm threads to pass through the box in order to anchor i... 
Outer ring - who uses and what are your findings
Thanks for all your input!Heres the thing, there are some albums that are worth keeping and not dismissing to the circular filing cabinet.As I have a modest TT, Clearaudio Concept, I realize that any sonic improvement may be subject to the limitat... 
Kinki Studio EX-M1 200wpc Integrated Amplifier
@nycjlee @mr_m+1 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
War - "The World Is a Ghetto" 
Low Watt Solid State Amp
HiVery curious about DIY First Watt F6. Also, this was released, but is sadly sold out already.https://diyaudiostore.com/products/amp-camp-amp-kit?variant=7072933085218The F6, from all accounts, is amazing. And, you can go as crazy as you want wit... 
SACD
Was just researching the same...https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Audio_CD 
Why Oh Why Isn't Anyone Building A Decent 2 Way Stand Mount Using
HiQuick question. Are you talking about the Decware 945DM?If so, I’m using a set which are currently being driven by a Cary SLI-50. The speakers I’m using have the midrange option. Quite fond of these speakers. P 
Whats playing on your system today?
Keith Jarret TrioStill LiveWow. Have to say, aside from a few "life" moments in the performance (which just adds to its poetic and "real" beauty) this is one of the BEST presentations of recorded music I have ever heard.P 
SAEC Making Tonearms Again!
Dear rudeliruegas @rauliruegas Wow, you have apparently no shame when insulting anyone who questions, or has an alternate viewpoint to your own.It would seem that you are once again regressing to a position of "absolute" knowledge when it comes to...