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Looking for great tube integrated for Martin Logan Summit X speakers
smills59,Enjoy you're new setup. As you found  out for yourself,  the knowledge/wisdom of the forums is valuable,  yet it doesn't replace what your ears ultimately prefer.If your space allows it, speaker placement /room treatment will optimize the... 
Music I would succumb to under torture
Great thread subject!In addition to Diana Krall,(I LOVED her in the 90's) and  most "smooth jazz,"ANY "audiophile" recording and R&R  released around 1980'(my likes are particular from there)If Hotel California were played, I'm afraid I would ... 
Looking for great tube integrated for Martin Logan Summit X speakers
"crackle"smills59-Perhaps. imperfection of the recording. Just as you may hear exaggerated "S" in others? I notice this occasionally in my system. I have confirmed it being the recording, by playing suspect record at a show/dealer, at it’s heard o... 
Please Help Me Understrand "Phase" Control
Simple.....https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wave_interferenceJust press the button till it sounds good. 
Looking for great tube integrated for Martin Logan Summit X speakers
"Not sure I would put another $800 into the PL, but KT120s might be possible. Any suggestions? Or is it better to replace the two gain tubes fIrst? "smills59-Experimenting with the 2 inner gain tubes can fine tune the overall characteristics of wh... 
Help with New Setup (Prima DL premium, naim uniti nova, micromega m100)
Room  setup/treatment and speaker placement are what I would focus on. Much more be benefit than cable madness.I have the PL HP. The Dialogue will drive your speakers without issues. 
The Science of Vinyl/Analog Setups
Anyone that concerned with specs, should stick to digital.In the end, it's simply a subjective decision. Playing a record either sounds more convincing or not. Best specs on white paper is important, but how can that ensure everyone will agree it ... 
Time to look at newer speakers?
I had the PL Prologue 10 years ago. Great amp to decide if the tube thing is for you. Moved on to the Dialogue HP.The amp is small enough to take to a dealer to audition speakers. You will get  suggestions here, but it's subjective. Also, the noti... 
One Amp To ‘Rule’ Them All....
brettmcee-I'm glad you're not offended by my response but, as you can see be the other posts, your phrasing of such a question is begging for it.You're on point with those statements. Perhaps your original question should be reworked to ask if the... 
One Amp To ‘Rule’ Them All....
bah dum dum POW-cymbal crash 
I Find Primalunas Ugly. How about You? Is there an alternative?
The OP and madavid0 are conspiring to rule thought. 
Personal Tuner Evolution
zavato-The MR 65 or 71 can be found for reasonable prices, with a little patience and effort.I found my MR 71 in excellent shape here, for $700. Been used daily for a few years now. 
One Amp To ‘Rule’ Them All....
What thread question will incite silly arguments and bring out the know it alls?The OP has been a member for 3 years.You would think being here that long...oh nevermind. 
Audio Additives Stylus Force Gauge inconstantcy
"The Mapleshade scale is very accurate but not great looking. Pierre has modified a jewelers scale to accept a (loooong) platform which is one of it’s drawbacks."Mine is 10 years old, and working fine. As long as fresh batteries are in it, I seem ... 
Carver 275 Crimson tube amp --- any feedback appreciated
Perhaps taking advantage of  the  jimclarkstero offer in your system, is the way to go?Return shipping won't be terribly expensive, if your ears don't agree with it's performance. A pretty fair offer- no restock fee?