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Shipping tube amps, leave tubes in or out?
Anytime I ship anything with tubes I remove the tubes and ship them in a separate well packed box. 
David Berning "Holy Grail" 45 SE ZOTL now exists
Hi Twl,Thanks for sharing. Looks like a winner! I've been looking for this post since yesterday. When your system is powered up with no music playing can you hear any noise (static, hiss,or hum) from your Ex3's? 
Review: Pass Labs X-350 Amplifier
Hey,Nice job with the review! Let us know how many hours it actually takes to completely break in. 
SPL meter recommendation
YES! :-) 
SPL meter recommendation
I think Rives has one listed on his website: rives@rivesaudio.com 
Buzzing source
When your TT, amp/preamp etc are all on what effect does it have if you touch the ground wire (connection)going to the stylus with the tip of a tooth pick or pencil or some other small object? Does it improve or stop the buzzing? 
Where have the long-time regulars gone?
Garfish,I agree with your post, I hope those Audiogoners are still reading but for what ever reasons just don't post. I miss them! 
Cryo'd outlet in power conditioner?
This is starting to remind me of Audiogon two years ago with ___________, I'm not going to mention names! ;-) 
Hubbel v Virtual Dynamics v FIM v Purist v Jena
They only cost $10,000 for the lesser expensive ones :-) 
Cryo'd outlet in power conditioner?
Yes,"daisy chain" them. That will work well.Zaikesman, I understand your point and that's probably the type of guy I am also.I also know from my blind A/B extensive testing that cryo'd outlets are the way to go unless one purchases the Wattgate 38... 
A question about cable break-in
Leave the speaker cables connected to the speakers and turn the volume down/off. 
Cryo'd outlet in power conditioner?
If Hdm says it, I'm sure it must be a worth while investment. I plan on doing it, I have not got to it yet. 
ACME 15a Cryo or FIM 880 for front end????
Ksales, thanks for the complement, I appreciate it:-). I finally broke down and purchased (charity auction) an Acme Audio 20A Silver/Cryo’d outlet. Since I own quite a few different outlets I wanted to hear what the Acme sounds like compared to th... 
DIY and fiberglass and safety
It might take a while to air out the fiberglass resin smell however I don't believe there is a saftey issue. 
Albertporter only needs 50
Drubin, that's a good question and I don't understand enought about the process to explain it. The man with the answers (I think) would be Alan Kafton. You could email him from his website:http://www.audioexcellenceaz.com/index.htmlPerhaps he woul...