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What do you see as the downside of tubes?
My friend has two lava lamps, Carver electronics and Double Advents, and a Members Only jacket. Bizango1 (Threads | Answers)You know Mr. Malolepsy, my junior high gym teacher? 
What do you see as the downside of tubes?
I believe the importance of what was mentioned earlier about the difficulty obtaining good quality, quiet, vintage tubes should be carefully considered. Tube gear can provide real benefits, but finding the tubes...and opening the wallet...can beco... 
Sound Insulation
Received the 3A Link All Althorn Absorption Wads, and it works like a charm.I think I'll use the extra sheets to line a couple component case interiors to provide some damping. 
Which Power Cords: I Need Some Informed Guidance
I have observed the following changes during break-in. Increased top end extension.Less top end harshness.Increased image size.Increase low end extension.Better defined bass and bass clarity.The changes may be subtle. They may be dramatic. Based o... 
Which Power Cords: I Need Some Informed Guidance
The system seems like it has more headroom which makes me feel like there is more current and or cleaner current.Emorrisiv (Threads | Answers)I have heard this over and over in my system as elements have been added/replaced that lower noise floor.... 
What do you see as the downside of tubes?
You've hit all the primary points:1) Higher operating cost due to tube replacement and increased AC draw (unless you're coming from Class A solid state, in which case the AC use will be comparable if the wattage of the amps are similar). 300B tube... 
Krell FPB 400CX vs PASS LABS X-350.5
Good suggestions from Pdreher. 
Krell FPB 400CX vs PASS LABS X-350.5
I would do neither.With the specifications of the Devore Nines, both amps under consideration are serious overkill.If you're determined to buy solid state, then I'd look at the Pass XA-.5 series...either the XA-60.5 or the XA-100.5. Depending on y... 
In the Air tonight DRUMS - phil collins on LP
Onhwy61, I found the section to which you referred. The Roland drum machine was not used for the now classic "Phil Collins" drum sound, which is described in detail later in the link, and which I thought was being discussed when the topic of the "... 
In the Air tonight DRUMS - phil collins on LP
Onhwy61, I read the Wiki link you posted, including the section titled "Drum Sound", and I could not find any reference to two drummers and a drum machine being used on "In The Air Tonight". All I found was an explanation of the drum sound being a... 
In the Air tonight DRUMS - phil collins on LP
Being this is a thread about Collins' drumming, my comment about not understanding why he doesn't get more respect was in reference to his drumming rather than about his singing, songwriting, or being a cover artist. 
You can't have too many apostrophe's
your statement is an opinion. hence, it is unimportant.Mrtennis (Threads | Answers)As is your opinion. Thanks for participating.A fact: humor lengthens life. Why not lengthen yours? 
You can't have too many apostrophe's
05-11-09: LauncheNearly everyone who got on their soapbox messed something up in their post.Does you fink it mighta been done intentional? 
Know anything about Pentagram Loudspeakers?
Were they given to you by Satan?;) 
You can't have too many apostrophe's
I seen this alot where I live at.