You dedicatedly read every last one of these Responses, and realize atleast half apply to yourself.
The Canadian Customs Officials know you by name, don't even bother checking your package of the latest hand made Tube gear that you are bringing back to the States.
The Huge Transformers on your Audio Gear, heat up enough to light a cigarette off of.
It is a hundred and ten degrees in the shade, and you still turn on your Stereo System, knowing that it is going to increase your room temperature by another 20 degrees.
You carefully monitor a clock to determine how long it takes for your System to properly warm up for optimum listening.