bcowen

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How much does your system retail for?
~ $90k at retail, I'd guess. 
What's your profession? Age?
46, industrial plant manager. System probably cost about $90k retail, but it's been built up for many, many years. 
CD Players with Analogue Sound
Despite all the great suggestions, there's always got to be one that has to regurgitate what they read in Stereophile a few years ago. Have you ever actually listened to this unit? The original poster asked about CD players that sounded like analo... 
AR Turntables as a starter table?
Bart, An AR 'table in good condition is a respectable performer on its' own. But check out Merrill's website (www.merrillaudio.com), and with some very cost effective upgrades, you'll have a 'table that is far better than a Planar 3. Merrill cease... 
how do I retube?
>>> Also, don't touch the tubes with your bare fingers due to the oil they leave on the glass. I crack up every time I see this. Exactly what hazard do the oils from your fingers present to the tube? How many of the tens of millions of tu...