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Will improperly biased amp and preamp affect sound
If you do a search in the Audiogon discussion forums on the word 'bias' you will find even more than what will follow in this thread. 
Tubes for the Manley 250
Try imputing the type of tubes into the Audiogon for sale search engine and then follow the links. There is an amazing education and it is better than I expected.Enjoy the ride. It is a good one. 
Damping Vibration - Friend or Foe?
This has been a fun and highly educational thread. I would suggest that a manufacturer can be comfortable answering a more probing question about his products by private Email, and then putting a link in the thread for anyone else wanting to see i... 
TV's... what does the typical audiophile have?
I have a Dukane ImagePro 9015 projector that I picked up from a DotBomber (failed software-guy) and I love it. I am lucky enough to live in an area where off-air HD TV is available and I recently upgraded my Satellite to HD.Of network TV I usually... 
Fumigation
One way to see if you have something exotic in them is to seal then in a heavy-duty plastic bag. Leave it be for a while and then see what kind of dust might be getting thrown out by their activity. Also, sealing them in plastic will prevent furth... 
Need help with problem burning cd's with Mac G4
I very much agree with using the Toast Software. It is fun and very user friendly.It works great on the McIntosh but sometimes has problems with PC, especially if you are running Windows 98. 
How long for tube break in
I agree with Elevick. Upgrade the tubes to Svetlana and you will see a vast improvement. 
What high-end cdp for low-end quality CD's ?
Bsal; You sound much like the felllow i bought my AA Capitole from. since he already had a huge vinyl library he didn't see the value in such a gifted CD player.He took the financial hit in selling it 'used' and I got a really sweet CD player and ... 
Redbook Audio Aero Prima vs SACD palyer?
If you like what you have, go buy some more CDs and forget the Mod. 
most analog sounding CDP
Audio Aero Capitole Mark II 
What high-end cdp for low-end quality CD's ?
A high-end CD player will allow a top-quality CD to sound up to it's potential. I own the Audio Aero Capitole Mark II and I was really amazed how well it revealed what is a quality CD and what is not. An example would be a box set of the Motown Co... 
Remote code for Antique Sound Lab integrated
Can you get the manual downloaded from the internet? 
To Hot to Handle?
I think that when you go to demo the tube amps you will probably not be buying one. I have a pair of tube amps in the corner of my fairly large living room and they heat the space in the winter quite well. I admit it looks a bit strange having the... 
Bigger is Better...
There seems to be a consensus that Panasonic is the standard to beat. I would pay at least as much attention to the rear of the unit as to the picture. DVI is good. So are just about as many other inputs as possible as you never know what you migh... 
What is a glass optical cable?
Optical (Toslink) cables can come in plastic or glass. Sometimes you will see Quartz (glass) written on the box. I believe all of the Toslink cables at Radio Shack are plastic. Wireworld offers a very nice glass cable for about $135.00. I used thi...