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Western Electric 300B Tube Problems
Bad enough to hear about the WE tube issue. But even worse yet the cost to repair your amp---you can't be serious. Did they replace anything else?  If not, that is highway robbery.  Not sure who did the repair, but they need be avoided like the pl... 
I'm curious. What is your "normal" listening volume?
pinwa, you hit exactly on what I have noted. Bought an meter off of amazon and was amazed at ambient noise levels very similar to what you noted.  
Rel Carbon Special hook up question
As above. This was covered in a recent thread.  
Sold Sold Sold
Ever try selling something of Facebook Marketplace?  For every one legit buyers there are 10 ghosts. That's business in 2025 on the internet.  Not the same as a handshake in 1960. The OP is a nutball for thinking the seller had any obligation to ... 
Stereo Times review on the Tekton Design Encore Monitor
+1 vthokie83 Terry has been an asset to the audio community and I have also found his reviews to be spot on.    
Raven Audio Soniquil Cables: Misrepresented Build & Tarnishing Connectors?
A nice response from Raven.   Good to know the cables are not made in China.....but that connector sure is!  That's the problem with so many Chinese products.  You never know what the heck your getting.  
Raven Audio Soniquil Cables: Misrepresented Build & Tarnishing Connectors?
If you look at the link, yes, Raven states they are soldered. Those are typical Chinese junk metal connectors. What a shame. Will be interesting to see what support Raven offers. On the other hand, it would be an easy fix to replace those with a... 
$3500 floor standing speakers used. What would be your choice ?
Well, indirectly I think I did when you mentioned what you were looking for.  But to be more direct, the Tekton line is noted for a very smooth, detailed midrange that draws you into the music.  Contrary to one comment, these speakers are not brig... 
$3500 floor standing speakers used. What would be your choice ?
@inna   I agree that some of Eric's posts have not served him well.  He can be polarizing when pushed.  However, the couple of calls I made to him were very cordial and helpful.  It would be a shame to discount his speakers given that he has multi... 
$3500 floor standing speakers used. What would be your choice ?
@inna Ah, brings back some fond memories. I had a pair of MG Rev60’s many years ago. A very nice speaker using classic Vifa drivers. Learned a lot about proper loudspeaker set up with that little floorstander. Highly suggest you check out Tekton.... 
Help trouble shooting sub hum
You really need to read your owners manual.  You have this hooked up incorrectly.  You can tap into the speaker terminal but you need to run that into the HI level input of your sub, not the low level via an RCA input.  
PLUG AMPLIFIER INTO POWER CONDITIONER OR INTO WALL RECEPTACLE
Not sure on size fits all.  You will just need to try it.  But, I would guess that efficient Class D amps with less current draw might work well with a conditioner where large Class AB amp such as yours might be restricted?    
This Might Not Exist, Any reasonably priced, smaller speakers with 100db Sensitivity?
My secondary system has a 4wpc Erhard SET driving Omega monitors to very satisfying levels in a relatively large space--very much louder than "conversation level"  While I have paired my Tektons with small tube amps, I think small SET amps like av... 
Has anyone tried these SnugPlugs?
They might make a tighter mechanical connection but I don't think they will do anything to make a tighter electrical connection.  
My Caladan Impressons
Obviously, there is no excuse for this type of behavior.  I can't imagine putting in an order with this guy.  If I was on "the list", I would cancel my order and contact your credit card carrier as the gentleman above did.   I have dealt with sma...