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BAT VK5i power tubes.. 6l6? 5881? kt66? by who?
Stan, yeah, I bought some new/old Tungs just the other day from him... should be here hopefully today... then I should be set. One other unrelated item... he also mentioned some Matsushita tubes from the early 70's, or late sixties... as a warmer ... 
BAT VK5i power tubes.. 6l6? 5881? kt66? by who?
thanks, Larryken... I gues I should take this time to post what I've found out just recently... via two tube selling resources.... and my recent experience.Either I got a bum pair of Tung sol 5881's, ("re-issued" currently available) on E bay and ... 
Need sub recommendations for vr4 jr's
I do appreciate the info & experiences... the additional range I seek may well be attended to as we speak... via power cords at several locations... I've a noticeable presence there now... also in some tube replacements.I suppose, given info f... 
Need advice for power cord on PS Audio UPC 200
thanks, Dolfan. i had wanted to get with DCCA earlier but such was not the case... now i'm pretty set with the PC for the 500. got them from VooDoo. great stuff. I'll give that notion of calliling Don a good bit of thought. Chris at VAudio is also... 
Need sub recommendations for vr4 jr's
I do appreciate the info... hadn't thought about the van dersteens... heard the 'Gratto' but wasn't impressed too terribly... have yet to hear the VSA sub... anybody care much for the Revel 's15' ? Looking around here I noticed a couple spots that... 
The most emotional amp out there?
Not entirely sure just how emotional an amp can be and still convey neutrality.... I will say, however, I got pretty dog gone emotional letting go of the money for my last amp. All sorts of emotions. Does that count?I don't think an emotional anyt... 
Power port, Venom, Watt Gate, or What?
I would like to add a great big thanks to all that shared their experience in this thread. THANK YOU!I've yet to introduce the Hosp. grade outlets but they should be in by next week. I held off due to some 'power cord' appraisals I was involved wi... 
VooDoo Power Cables
Hi everybody. I recently had the opportunity to measure - test - try out some power cords from both VooDoo, and Shynyata at the same time.... more or less... they were all here at the same time, anyway. It's too late for me to get into any great d... 
Power port, Venom, Watt Gate, or What?
Well, given the insight, experience and valued opinions, which by the way I am grateful for them all, I've made my choice.Hospital grade it is... Leviton. Red. The color alone should prove beneficial....in finding the outlet. I'm not discounting t... 
Power port, Venom, Watt Gate, or What?
Porter? Hubbel? Hosp. grade? Cryo'd something or other... I suspect a better build that allows for more pressure at the contact point, and/or better materials in those points makes a good bit of sense. so I'll look into the Hosp. grade recepticals... 
Shunyata taipan or Python, for BAT?
Budget? I was supposed to have a budget? Teh Audiofool is always the last to know...Gee I ain't sure but I don't think I need noiise reduction. Dynamics are good. Sound stage is wall to wall and as deep as the walls permit... I just want to add to... 
Is the JPS DIGITAL cable as good on CD as reviewed
Utilizing the aforementioned JPS Dig AC cord from the Cable Co. on a Sony SCD xa 777 w/BAT vk5i, & Vk 500, and VR 4Jr's.... it certainly has a quieting effect.. improves the bottom end noticeably, and attenuates the highs to some degree... ove... 
Your 5 Fav Rock Concerts
Absolutely no question, from then till now... inaugural show Dark Side Of The Moon - 1973, in Jacksonville, Fla. at the venue across from the then Gator bowl.. The only act that night and certainly they were enough. Catch as catch can seating... $... 
Best way to go HT with focus on 2 channel
Hi,I thought for the longest time to do two systems was the best idea ... no compromises. With my heart fully ensconsed in two channel but desiring a multichannel system, the process began. having accomplished obtaining both, I'm no longer desirou... 
Which 'Shipping carrier provides the best overall
Good stuff! Given the limited # of responses so far things are neck & neck... A couple thoughts further... Over 150lbs? Clearly, Global Bax, Yellow, in my neck of the woods "Gator" seem likely choices... matter of fact, I just opened an accoun...