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more reliable amp: tube or solid state class A
I've owned two amps in the last 7 years. A Krell 200FPB and VTL 300 Deluxe Mono Blocks. Both were returned for repairs. 
EL34 Penta
http://www.pentalaboratories.com/Product.aspx?dept_id=1516&pf_id=e34ls 
Your experience:a cdp that gets best of lesser cds
Check out a previously owned Esoteric DV-50. It is within your price range. It has what Esoteric calls "Digital Filters". It has three settings. Using it has always reminded me of tube rolling. I seem to change settings more when I playing CD's fr... 
Attn Vinyl lovers - what CD Player do you use?
Esoteric DV-50 un-modified. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Nektar, A Tab In the Ocean 
Wow Windows Vista sounds sooo much better
Sounds like Microshaft is finally getting it together. 
Buying HiFi at credit, anyone?
Never. Audio Equipment is cash on hand only. I will use a credit card to pay but the bill is paid in full when due. My Son starts College in the Fall. My life is about to change BIG TIME! 
Adjusting tubes for bias and other tube hassles
I bought a pair of older VTL 300 Deluxe Mono Blocks and didn’t have a clue about biasing. Like you I asked a few questions here, which sent me to VTL’s home page. The instructions were posted there. I had to go to Radio Shack and buy a Digital Mul... 
J&R salesman says turntables outsell CD playe 10:1
He may be right. Most people don't buy a cd players anymore. They buy DVD players that will play CD's. 
AKUS - So Long So Wrong- Time to Stop Upgrading?
JayboHomerun, right out of the park. I just love music, any way I can get it.While writing this I'm listening to AKUS latest "Lonely Goes Both Ways" on red book. I love the way she works the mike with her voice. amazing. So Long, So Wrong is the n... 
Good tube pre amp for a mostly digital system
As stated above VTL is a great place to start. Moreover buy from a well established company, it may cost a little more but in the long run it's worth the price. 
Good tube pre amp for a mostly digital system
I started my journey into tubes with a AE-3 Line Level Pre Amp. At that time my system was a follows: Krell FPB 200, Adcom 750 pre amp and Philips 962 digital player. The AE-3 added warmth and detail. I felt I had hit pay dirt. So what’s a good Hi... 
VTL B+ Fuses
When I needed some I went to a local electronic supply store. Radio Shack didn't have them. If you buy a bunch you'll never need to replace them again..Murphy's Law.http://www.ibsstore.com/scripts/sysMsg.asp?errMsg=Invalid+Category%2E 
Are the Grammy's becoming irrelevant?
After reading most of the responses here I have lost a lot of respect for a few people, who's opinions I valued. Name calling and politics are not what this site is about. 
Most expensive Audio disapoinment?
My most expensive audio disappointment is more than likely someone else's pride and joy. I don't think I'll go there.