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‘Value’ isn’t added to an item upon sale (imported or not); VAT is a sales tax levied according to value. And it is payable on carriage cost as well. Occasionally you get away with it, but if not Parcelforce, for example, charge £12 to collect it.

Looks like Panzerholz or similar. Diyers have been using it for plinths for years, though not in 100mm billets. Likely to be the biggest contributor to claimed SQ gains (if not the only). And yes, it’s pricey but not £25k pricey.

I remember when Lampizator was a diy site, he used 300B as an output valve in a DAC. And power DHTs can sound good at low signal levels (I would use a 2A3 myself, much cheaper). As for an original WE300B, well that does seem OTT, but the Golden Gate DAC seems to retail north of 15000 euro and...

+1 for the router for straight cuts, then a jigsaw with fine-toothed blade for the curves. I’ve found Permali to be fine with standard wood bits, but I’ve read that Panzerholz is more demanding of tool quality (and user patience!).

I’d check out the dead led. Unusual for them to just fail and could be a symptom of stg else wrong — and, in turn, related to your hum.

Good spot, but don’t forget paragraph 22 in the terms and conditions: 22. The Sale of Good Act does not apply. Easy to miss!

It's been pulled.

Looks like an odd one. Recently joined and one sale (a piece of surgical kit!) but got no feedback on it either way. The amp isn't presented very well, description and pics minimal for something likely to go for £3k+. I couldn't see the pickup reference, either, but NI not an option for most...

yes, just thinking about that great track the other day. The sentiment is still, sadly, relevant. RIP.

Check the bypass capacitors (if present) on the cathodes, especially if electrolytic.

I agree with Robert's post above. At this rarefied level the only way forward is a proper dem with a trusted dealer. Sounds like you have too many options. I'd be happy with the cheapest MM feeding that lot!

Four Seasons: The Night

Permali is very similar, a good substitute.

Having an oscilloscope would help you diagnose this one. If the amp behaves consistently as you describe, I doubt if it's a relay or selector. Try the diy forum.

Boris is the first UK post-truth politician, so proving him 'wrong' by careful argumentation is neither here or there. This rules out Starmer. Labour needs an x-factor politician, not from London, and that means Jess Phillips.