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Tube amp help-
Use a slow-blow type fuse. There mey be nothing wrong with your amp, Some amps with big power caps are using input relay to prevent fuse from blowing due to start-up current surge. If your amp doesn't have such relay it may have been designed to u... 
What are "Full range speaker"
S23chang, would you make up your mind, your second statement contradicts the first.:) 
Are my speakers supposed to do this?
I think the problem is with the tubes, but not because the tube is going bad, but because it's a low quality brand.When I got my tube amp, I've experienced similar problem, but I could also hear the modulation that appeared at approx 1 cicle per s... 
Soundproofing Hi-Rise Apt?
my 2c - is not what you use, but what you don't use - don't use SUB. Those low F is what escapes your apartment the most, and not only through the door, but through the walls, floor and the celling. 
I need to replace my E34 tube on my Audio Aero Amp
I am not familiar with E34 tubes, but I recently bought a matched pair of JJ 300B from http://thetubestore.com and I was very pleased with their selection and quality of delivery. They have a prety good veriety of EL34 tubes, and acoording to the ... 
Bands who'se names describe thier sound.
MOODY BLUESDEEP PURPLEPINK FLOYDELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRAFOURPLAYMETALLICATHE ART OF NOISEMANNHEIM STEAMROLLER 
Transport for Scott Nixon Tubedac+
Beatlebum, I also have sa8260 and been concidering buying external DAC, you can help me to decide - please let me know - do you hear an improvement in soud when you connect 8260 to the TubeDAC? 
2 amplifiers, 1 pair of speakers
I've recently done similar project and had a thread posted here, perhaps you'll find some answers helpfull:http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?htech&1079220557&openfrom&1&4#1If you interested I will send you a picture and a mor... 
Are You Happy With 2 Channel SACD?
I have a multichannel Marantz8260, but I have a 2 speaker stereo set-up and have no intentions of buying additional speakers. All my new software I'm trying to buy in SACD format, and only if it's not available in SACD I'd buy a redboook CD. Just ... 
Amp broken?
Try to swap tubes (with the power Off) - one at a time from left side to right, and see if the problem switches also, when it does - you found the problem. 
Tube upgrade/rolling question
Thanks guys fr your inputs. I've ordered a matched pair of JJ 300B's. I should get them them tomorrow and I'll let you know of the results. I found out that the 6K7 can be interchanged with 6S7, KTW63, NR81, and CV1941 - are any of them more preff... 
Music everywhere, too much?
Most of the ambiant noise that you're reffering to as music I don't consider to be music. Music I don't mind.But I guess if beauty is in the eye of the beholder - than music is in the ear. 
Outputs of 2 amps share common return - problem?
Thank you guys for responding. I think I'll be rewiring the speaker cables so all 4 are switched, especially that I prefer to keep my Mc amp ON 24/7. 
What other obsessions do you have?
Photography; fine Cognacs or Whisky with good cigars; traveling. 
Best integrated under $1500 with Phono
Baranyi,You can probably guess from my setup that I'm partial to McIntosh gear. If you don't mind getting used, I would recomend going separate. Depending on availability and your luck you can get a nice Mc pre with phono for about $700-$800, and ...