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    Best NOS 10y Tube

    I’ve commissioned my ultimate amp, a 10y drives 300b with vintage Tango iron from Oliver Sayes. Any recommendations on the best 10 y tubes?
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    Perry Mason

    If you are a fan of film noir, you have to check out Perry Mason on HBO. Now in it's second season, and staring Mathew Rhys from the Americans, this origin story is one of the best things on TV. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2077823/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
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    Jimmy Fallon's McIntosh System

    Check out Jimmy's Magico and McIntosh system on Sunday Morning, it looks like an awesome room and a great record collection.
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    Jeff's New Music Room, the Return of Jeffrey_t

    Hello All! Due to some welcome and overdue forum changes, I'm happy to return and share my new music room and system. I'll be using my Audiogon user name going forward. Over the last year I built a dedicated room on my property, my last room was a converted garage. This room has the following...
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    Now I Understand

    I never understood what these RCA’s were for….
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    Best EL34’s

    Hello all…: I’m looking for any recommendations on the best of the vintage EL34’s you’ve heard. thanks!
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    Ojas Audio - High Efficiency Speakers Made in NYC

    Cool video about Devon Turnbull's Ojas Audio speakers. High efficiency speakers and low wattage tube amps. Nothing new here, but it's interesting to see a former DJ who visited Japan being inspired by Japanese DIY audio.
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    Best Shostakovich Symphony #7

    I’m looking for everyone’s favorite Sympathy #7 on vinyl of course.
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    Actual Snake Oil

    I have to say that this might be the best ever: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa95h9-high-fidelity-cables-nps-1260-contact-enhancer-interconnects
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    Jonathan Weiss of OMA On CBS Sunday Morning

    Very cool interview with Jonathan Weiss....
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    New Garrard Build

    Here is my completed Garrard build with a custom plinth designed and built by Peter Noerbaek at PBN audio. Aluminum top and bottom, solid walnut core. It weights 150 lbs and sounds fantastic. GrooveMaster II tonearm and SME 3012R. I’m waiting for my new platform to be delivered before I move it...
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    401 Project

    I’ve been in the process of building out a Garrard 401 for the last 7 months. I procured a minty 401 from a fellow member, and upgraded the bearing and idler wheel. The last piece of the puzzle is the plinth. I’ve elected to go with a wood plinth sandwiched between two pieces of aluminum. Peter...
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    Thoughts on an Inexpensive Turntable for A Second System

    I'm looking to add a turntable to my living room mid-century modern system that is based around a pair of Bose 901's. This system is used for background music and for when people (non-audiophiles) visit. The table needs to be $2000 or less and have a mid-century look to please the wife. Here's...
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    What Do You All Think, Audio Shows October 2021?

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    Any Members Live in Ottawa?

    Hi, If there are any members that live in Ottawa please PM me. There is a piece for sale on Canuck Audio Mart that is for local pick up only. I'll pay a pick up fee! Thanks, Jeff
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    My Next Upgrade - A Dedicated Power Line Pole

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    New Schitt Turntable

    This table looks very cool for $800, and it comes with a 11" carbon fiber arm! https://www.schiit.com/products/sol
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    Keith's Dream Amplifier Thread

    What should Keith drive this speaker with?
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    VDH XGW Stradivarius

    I was lucky enough to pick up a VDH XGW Stradivarius (thank you MikeL) and added it to the system last week. It is absolutely fantastic, and gives me the clearest window into the music I've ever had in my system. The detail and nuance of the instruments has really taken my system to the next level.
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    Neil Peart Dead at 67

    Sad news today. https://www.google.com/amp/s/pitchfork.com/news/neil-peart-drummer-and-lyricist-of-rush-dead-at-67/amp/
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    Tru-lift Opinions

    I'm thinking of buying a Tru-lift tonearm lift for my table, any experience with these lifts here? https://www.integrityhifi.ca/tru-lift
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    Ad Astra Trailer

    Now this looks really interesting
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    The Return of Garrard!

    Pictures of the new SME built Garrard with plinth. Approximate cost is $16K (shown here with SME M-12R.) Exciting times in vinyl reproduction!
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    Finally.....The General Lists Jazz on eBay

    Having received a rare jazz record from the General, I highly recommend you check out his offerings on eBay! Just don't bid on the Charles Rouse, that one is mine! https://www.ebay.com/sch/vinyl-house-uk/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=
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    Gregory Petan from PFO Reviews PBN Audio M2!5 Horn Speakers

    Nice video by Gregory Petan with the M2!5's.
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    ECM Thread

    I have a rather large ECM collection and I'm going to share a few of the best albums I have.. The lable has an amazing group of artists. A few of my favorites Keith Jarret, Eberhard Webber, Jack De Johnette, chick Corea, Jan Garbarek and Pat Metheny. The side men are equally as good with players...
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    Looking for Tube Recommendations!

    I figure it's time to re-tube my LAMM LL2.1 Deluxe preamp. Looking for suggestions on the best tubes you all are enjoying. Here is the tube complement: Two 12AU7's Two 6DJ8's One 6X4 Looking for vintage tubes, will probably purchase from Upscale Audio. Thank you in advance!
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    Get ready to sell your Wilson, Sonus Faber And YG's......NOS Bose 901 Series VI in the house!

    My wife and I collect 50's midcentery furniture. She saw a pair of 901's in an old add with a Herman Miller Eames chair and said "I want those for the TV room!" Excellent midrange, but that's all you get!
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    The Man In The High Castle

    Just finished the third season of the Man in the High Castle. For those that enjoy alternate history and/or science fiction, this is a must watch. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1740299/?ref_=nv_sr_1
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    New Room Design - Advice Needed

    I'll be building a new room from scratch on my property, a dedicated room for my stereo and record collection. It will be 15' by 20' and will have a vaulted ceiling 12' high. I'd like some advice from people on this great forum that have built rooms from scratch. Some of my questions: 1...

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