> 7. Am I nuts for even considering getting into tubes?
 > NO! Tubes are wonderful, with their even-order harmonics 
 > charactaristics! They need to be replaced more often, and rebiased,
 > but the sound of tubes is superb, especially if you are listening to
 > (often harsh sounding) 16 bit digital material. Take care, and 
 > keep the tubes! 
   Thanks for the reply. I am considering splitting my current system and 
making one for music only. It seems the Home Theater requirements and at 
least 
my music and tastes don't really work and play well together. And in 
compareing prices for the gear I want to upgrade anyway and what the split 
would cost, they come out about even. The ONLY drawback I can see is that the 
next step UP from the tube gear I am considering is a VERY big jump in price.
   I am very fortunate to have purchased a really excellent pair of full 
range 
tower speakers that are exceptionally accurate and very sensitive. They would 
seem very well suited to tubed gear. I believe the warmth and mellow sound of 
the tubes would go well with them and the music I spend most my time 
listening 
to (classical, string quartet, chamber, new age, folk, female vocal, 60s 
oldies).
   Cheers, John
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