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Speaker Width?
Twoleftears....+1 
Visit to Excel Audio
Erik,I haven't been in a brick and mortar for many years. Sounds like fun, I remember those days.Larry 
Cd's to make a come back in the future?
I moved a few years ago from the East Coast to the SW USA. I downsized my CD collection from a couple thousand to about 600 "keepers" I never listen to a straight CD anymore although I have an Oppo transport. All those CD's were ripped to a hard d... 
tube pre amp or tube amp
Wahoo, you have a great rack of gear. As I'm sure you know, the pre has a pretty big influence, so do you want an SS sound or tube presentation? However, with your level of investment, you could go anyway you want, just need to decide what you are... 
Soundproofing
I have done the two drywall layers with a "a channel" between them. It works very well. However, bass waves are so long, it's pretty hard to keep them from penetrating and leaking into other rooms.Larry 
An encounter and lesson in speaker prices ...
Erik,Interesting anecdote, thanks for sharing. I think many people equate cost with "quality" and seasoned listeners like us know you have to let your ears be your guide. We all have different tastes and hearing abilities. BTW, I enjoy your posts,... 
Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
I owned a PS Audio Stellar 300 amplifier. Expansive soundstage and very high resolution. Dead quiet and ran cool. I left it on all the time because of a low current draw. If you are fixated on a Class D amp, this one is quality and won't break the... 
Really...My favorite power tube is reissue that's not widely popular
heh Wolf, +1 
Really...My favorite power tube is reissue that's not widely popular
how would you compare to the Gold Lion KT77, another EL34 variant. I'm running those right now.Larry 
Ticking/popping noises from DAC
are you running direct into an amp? PS Audio told me the Direct Stream and Jr. need  a pre-amp. I would contact them right away, they are very responsive.Good luck,Larry 
Tube amplifier suggestion for 101 dB speakers
+1 on Gold Lion KT77 tubes.....they are awesomeLarry 
Great sounding 'newer' Jazz Recording from 2010
thanks JB, I'll give it a listen 
Isn't a wondeful time to be an audiophile?
what I'm enjoying is the quality and availability of current production tubes that match or surpass NOS 
Hey That's Not So Bad if It's Class D
I had used tube amps for decades and on a whim decided to jettison my cranky SET amp for a Class D. I agree with Noble100’s comments but I recently returned to tube amplification because I found that Class D amplification created music that was no... 
What class of amplifier has the most high definition sound ?
atmasphere +1