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Why do Tube Amps sound more romantic v SS amps
Not always. Right SS match is hard to beat with  tubes. I do have old Mcintosh MC-2255 with C-33 and I think will be very hard to find tube match with sweeter and romantic sound how you said.   
Everybody’s Top 5 - Vinyl
Will be hard to chose, so many great bands, singers  and musicians with great albums Slayer- Show no mercy Metallica- Kill’em allMercyful Fate- Don’t Break the OathExodus- Bonded by blood Iron Maiden- Iron Maiden  
Tonearm suggestion for Garrard 301 schedule ll oil bearing?
Thank you for replay. Regards the turntable I’m waiting for the parts. Will be no upgrades besides new idler wheel from AudioSelence. Other than that all new springs, groomets,suppressor,thrust path with phosphor bronze ball bearing, break  pad, n... 
Tonearm suggestion for Garrard 301 schedule ll oil bearing?
Most likely I’ll stay with Denon or Audio Technica 33EV because my music is Heavy and Classic  Rock. Thank you. 
Tonearm suggestion for Garrard 301 schedule ll oil bearing?
Thanks to all for your response and advices, they are very useful for me. I’ll definitely check Schroder CB and Reed 2G tonearms. Seems like everybody loves SME 3012 series l or 3012R probably  because of the stainless steel arm wand, the problem ... 
Solid Stage vs Tube amp
Thank you for Roger Sanders article, it was very helpful. About the tubes for my amplifier, they are pretty new with not more than 300 hrs( that’s what the previous owner said) but I’m not sure about 12au7, never asked for them.Maybe I have to che... 
Solid Stage vs Tube amp
I understand, I didn't want to bore anyone with my question, I just wanted a competent answer from someone who knows more than me about my audio system.To twoleftears regards comparing, that’s what I did until now. Definitely 4 ohm does not work w... 
Solid Stage vs Tube amp
Thank you to everybody  for  response and good advice. How everyone of you saying I have to give more time of listening and better know this new for me tube amplifier.To ebm , what do you think by saying getting old, meaning ASL AQ1001Mark ii DT ?...