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Hissing at idle through one amp but not another
Thank you @mlsstl! I just realized there is a gain switch on the back of the Ayon and a attenuator switch on the Lamm. By reducing the gain on the Ayon and going to -15 on the Lamm, the hiss is almost gone. I've learned over the years that with t... 
Hissing at idle through one amp but not another
These are good suggestions but this problem is different. It seems like the hiss is coming from the preamp because I don't hear it when the preamp is muted or off. But if I use a different amp, I don't hear hiss at all. I've swapped tubes. That's ... 
What Cartridge Manufacturers Will Retip Their Moving Coil Cartridges For A Fee?
Send it to Joseph Long, groovetickler on eBay. Best retipper there is. Check out his IG page: https://www.instagram.com/groovetickler/?hl=en  
Lamm LL2.1 Replacement with balance control?
Now that's an interesting concept!  
Any High End Tube Preamps with *gasp tone controls?
So the OTL was too forward. Fatiguing. Turned my LPs into CDs. The end of the story is that I bought a used Ayon Crossfire III. File this under "you get what you pay for". Higher power SET is the answer to all my problems. All the bass I could ne... 
What's the best EL84 amp?
I wish I had efficient enough speakers for that amp. I've heard really good things about it. In the end, I was disappointed in the RM-10 I and II compared to vintage EL84s that I have tried. Same with the Manley Mahis. Just no enough back to front... 
What's the best EL84 amp?
Looks like it's been 3 years since one of those popped up for sale.  
What's the best EL84 amp?
Just to update in case anyone is interested. I got and had rebuilt a Fisher SA-100 which is the best sounding EL-84 I've heard out of all of the ones I've had. Simply, it has everything all the best ones have, near SET delicacy, but also BASS! I t... 
Any High End Tube Preamps with *gasp tone controls?
MQ-36 with the Lamm beats all the other combos. It doesn't require any tone controls. Great match with my speakers! Never heard an OTL amp other than a unsuccessful week with a Futterman 20 years ago. This is a great turn of events...  
Lush and Romantic Tube Amps
OP and @facten I’ve heard the Leben extensively with 86dB Harbeths and it’s a great match.  
Lush and Romantic Tube Amps
Leben CS600. It's an integrated so you can sell the LTA. Very Romantic but really sounds right.  
Any High End Tube Preamps with *gasp tone controls?
CL35 out. Back to the Lamm and trying out an OTL Luxman MQ-36 amplifier. Very intriguing.  
Any High End Tube Preamps with *gasp tone controls?
Just popped in a Luxman CL35 MK III. Great bass but really cold vocals and the highs weren't delicate at all. Popped in some Telefunken 12AX7s from on of my other preamps and it's sounding WAY better.  Looking forward to a long audition.  
Any High End Tube Preamps with *gasp tone controls?
I need that ATC-7! Maybe not now- possibly as a retirement gift in a few years. Guessing they never pop up used....  
Any High End Tube Preamps with *gasp tone controls?
I'm just trying to make it sound as good as it can. No real plan regarding vintage. If I had the space, I would be buying the Lamm tube amps. I know those work perfectly. Bass to die for. 3D imaging. Just awesome. They pop up used from time to tim...