rrog

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Warm Sounding Speakers
I am surprised nobody mentioned Vandersteen. 
Warm Sounding Speakers
I wouldn't recommend B&W with Krell. B&W is a good match with Levinson. 
the natural sound of a cymbal
I find that if you get the entire drum kit right everything else sounds right too. 
Noise/distortion coming out of speakers
I think your amp has a sealed volume control. There are other problems that could cause noise while adjusting the volume. Check with the manufacturer before attempting any DIY methods. 
Noise/distortion coming out of speakers
Turning the volume control back and forth is a temporary fix. Radio Shack sells an electrical contact cleaner with a lubricant perfect for volume controls. This will end your problem and improve the sound. Of course this depends on the type of vol... 
Beware: Unscrupulous potential buyers
Badnixie2, I am not aware that we can contact members directly anymore. 
the natural sound of a cymbal
Do you own the Sheffield Drum Record? 
Opinion of Quicksilver KT88 60 watt mono amps
It depends on the condition of the amps and the condition of the tubes. If the tubes are either old or not matched well a replacement set of tubes will run you about $400. The price range in good condition is $800-$1,000. 
Something comparable to VSA VR-1s
If you don't mind waiting VR-1s show up regularly or you can try a "Want To Buy" ad. I have several monitor speakers including VR-1, Green Mountain Audio Europa, Revel M22, Spica TC-50 and a few other speakers. I highly recommend trying Bose 301 s... 
Do I need to replace all my tubes at the same time
Stanwal, I disagree. It is impossible to make a statement like that without knowing what amp the OP is using. In amplifiers where pairs of tubes are biased from a single pot it is crucial that the tubes are matched. In this case where tubes are no... 
Relocating power transformer in PS Audio GCPH
"But I doubt if I will go back beacuse the new noise performance is so much better."How is the music performance? 
Tube Break in Period / Method
Only you can be the judge of when the tube is settled in. I don't see any advantage in placing a lot of wear and tear on your equipment in an effort to speed up the process. Also, the original tube was biased at the factory and a different brand o... 
whats my preamp worth?
The Blue Book gives a value of $530. 
What amp to get for Dahlquist DQ12's?
I don't have experience with DQ-12s, however, I do have experience with the DQ-12's big brother the DQ-20 and the DQ-20 likes warm sounding electronics either tube or solid state. 
used amp or amps for B&W 801's in home theater
Gz3827"For any 801, you'll be better served with solid state."Not totally true. The 801F sounded amazing with an Audio Research D-79B. "Probably the more power, the better."Again not totally true. The best I have heard 801s was with 100 watt Class...