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I just don't like spending $600+ on a quad of tubes that could go bad at any point.

^I knew you would say that.

Ok, gotcha. Get the SED's, don't get the SED's... Get the JJ's, don't get the JJs... By the way, are people talking about the JJ Tesla Blue Glass or something else? Also, Brent Jesse carries some of the SED's that are have been "burned in." Do you think this would be better to get to avoid bad tubes or is this a gimmick? EL34/6CA7 Winged C SED, new current production, Pre-burned in.MATCHED PAIR New production tubes! Very cool, very sweet sounding SED tubes from St. Petersburg, Russia that have been burned in for maximum stability and best tone! These tubes are smoother than most current production tubes, at a cost sure to please. You would pay much more for hand selected, custom pre-aged tubes like these if you could even find them! Carefully matched into pairs or quads.

I've only used Noodler's Ink but I like it.

Should the tubes be matched pairs or a matched quad and how much does a well matched pair/quad actually matter?

That's good to know. Also, found the you tube video, thanks.

So, it seems that BHSEs may start shipping soon. I'm thinking of getting a quad of matched SED Winged C EL-34 for now. I know that the NOS Mullard XF2 are supposed to be better but I just don't have the time or money for the hunt right now. Any reason I should just stick with the stock for now and/or get something else (that isn't $$$$). http://www.upscaleaudio.com/svetlana-sed-winged-c-el34/ Also, any links/words of wisdom about biasing when changing tubes? Is there a better place to buy from besides upscale audio (I don't know anything about them)? What about: http://www.amazon.com/Winged-EL34-Vacuum-Tube-Matched/dp/B004I4HI6I http://www.thetubestore.com/Tubes/EL34-6CA7-Tube-Types/Winged-C-SED-EL34

Happy Birthday Al - I'll be toasting you tonight!!!

Just finished Michael Connelly's The Gods of Guilt. I hate to admit it, but I love Michael Connelly's books. I'm trying to find similar author for my nighttime reading (to help me get to sleep).

I love Lacinato Kale

^Very similar to my dinner (animal style + bacon though)!

Same here but this was mostly because of having an astigmatism and not wanting to do anything but 1-day contacts. I now see that both Dailie and Acuvue have 1-day contacts for people with an astigmatism so maybe I should try them again.

Let's hope they don't get the spinning ball of death in the middle.

^Not cool!

Happy Birthday Fitz!

Yes, Fogo de Chao is a chain.

Oops, when I said pin 1, I was thinking of 3-pin XLR. I guess the shield usually gets connected to the other metal part on the outside of the connector (whatever that is called). Also, I haven't checked with the mm yet but assumed the "gold" wire went to ground (there is a gold and red on one side and a green and red on the other side). Thanks for the advise on melting the enamel, that was probably going to be my next question.

Bosch Pilot on amazon

I wanted to re-terminate an HD650 cable to 4pin XLR. What is the best way to strip off the black sleeve without cutting one of the tiny wires? I was trying to carefully clip it with small wire cutters but I keep snipping one of the little wires. I also tried a wire stripper and that was worse. Will it make much difference if one of the wires is not connected (as long as the majority are)? Also, I see that the HD650 cable doesn't have shielding so I assume one doesn't anything to the 5th metal connector.

WTF? Who wants to carry a triangular prism shaped dap???

That looks so awesome. It must sound fantastic!

Ugh, sorry Jon. By the way, at least in Texas (not sure about other states), if you have a AAA membership, you get free identity theft monitoring through Experian. It won't help this time but might be something to think about for the future.

That really sucks Jon.

The Grand Budapest Hotel Soundtrack

I got a new haircut yesterday (went to a new person because I fear that I got my bed bugs from the place I used to go to) and I hate hate hate it. I feel like shaving my head but I look awful with a shaved head (and its cold).