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NOS Tube Recommendation for Quicksilver Phono Pre Amp
@crawfishdaddi I have that preamp. The only tube location that is labeled is the gain tube. Can you please tell me where is the cathode and the input tube position located? Thanks!  
Phono Preamp Selection
Check HIFI SHARK. There is a Sutherland KC Vibe MK2 listed for $500.00. I doubt you would go wrong with that one. BTW, my friend owned it before he upgraded to a more expensive model !  
The Low Volume Loudness Dilemma
I did read the post!   "Are they worth the ask? I have a pair on order. Definitely outside my budget but I suspect that long after the price is forgotten the quality and sonic purity will continue to reward me. " Bravo! ARC! You have outdone yo... 
The Low Volume Loudness Dilemma
Why not wait until you get those $90,000 Audio Research amps that you posted in your last thread and see if that fixes the problem?  
I listened to a pair of Audio Research Reference 330Ms
What speakers and preamp will you be using with $90,000 amps? Just curious!!  
Need suggestions on preamp
Check out the Van Alstine preamps. If you want tubes the 10 RB. If you want SS the Vision RB. BTW, I doubt you would do better within your budget !! Analog Preamplifiers – Audio by Van Alstine (avahifi.com)      
Best low budget speakers for a Levinson 383 Integrated amp
@oldaudiophile  What makes you come to that conclusion?  Amplifier section: Rated output power: 20Hz-20kHz, less than 0.3% THD (FTC): 100Wpc into 8 ohms (20dBW), 200W minimum continuous into 4 ohms (20dBW). Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz, ±0.1dB.... 
Recommendation for tube preamp
" As you can gather, I’m looking at around $2000 range." Do people read the thread before making recommendations? I don’t think many do!!  
Best low budget speakers for a Levinson 383 Integrated amp
Why buy used? The Magnepan .7 is 2 grand new!! Magnepan .7 – magneplanar  
Hot off the press...Technics SL 1300G
@knollbrent @lewm Thanks!  
Hot off the press...Technics SL 1300G
Just curious who is JP?  
Audiophiles in the Wild - They're on to us...
Funny! Thanks for posting!  
Thoughts on Cardas RCA Caps
More information about shorting plugs! https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=what+are+shorting+plugs+do&qpvt=what+are+shorting+plugs+do&mid=798F284A8190233C07B0798F284A8190233C07B0&&FORM=VRDGAR  
Thoughts on Cardas RCA Caps
Those caps are dust covers. You should get shorting plugs to block EMI/RFI interference! https://www.amazon.com/s?k=rca+shorting+plugs&adgrpid=1346902310828463&hvadid=84181465691298&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=101285&hvnetw=... 
Primare/ Vincent Adio /NAD /Rogue/ AVA /Hegel...- need a simple and reliable integrated
"My budget is around $800." Yamaha should fit the bill! yamaha integrated amplifier at Crutchfield