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New Wilson Shasha W/P Series 2
Maybe Wilson should introduce a lease program for those who need to have the most up to date versions. 
Tung sol 6550 tube smell??
What you smell is the silk screen printing on the glass envelope curing with the heat. It will go away with use. 
VPI tone arm question.
No simple answer other than to research the cartridge in question. Cartridges perform best when mated with a suitable tonearm whether it be effective mass or bearing design. Some high compliance cartridges perform best in robust arms with fixed be... 
VPI tone arm question.
Some cartridges perform better with gimbaled bearings over unipivots and vise versa. 
Ground / drain wire?
There is also an argument that connecting both ends is the best. The below link explains the why...http://audio-forum.gspaudio.co.uk/the-rfi-problem_topic59_page1.html 
Machina Dynamica mini isolators
For a few dollars more, forget springs and go with Tempur-Pedic. 
Ground / drain wire?
Drain gets connected at the source end. 
Wish List For Vinyl Pressings
I'm easy to please.....I just want the spindle hole to be centered and the record flat 
Interesting analog experience
The power of suggestion..... 
Wyetech Labs Ruby Std preamp - any views?
A Wytech Rubt STD just hit Audiogon. No affilitation.http://app.audiogon.com/listings/tube-wyetech-ruby-std-preamp-mint-customer-trade-in-2014-01-08-preamplifiers-06801-bethel-ct 
Do not buy any Sonus Faber used
From Sumiko's website. PROVIDE SERVICE FOR PRODUCT NOT PURCHASED FROM AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. PLEASE CONTACT SUMIKO IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING A DEALER. 
Wilson Audio in the Near Field? w/ Pass Labs?
The WATTs work well with Pass Labs, but don't forget that the WATTs are not exactly small! 
Wilson Audio in the Near Field? w/ Pass Labs?
Have you considered headphone? 
overheating
Try using larger footers and place a laptop cooling fan underneath the amp.Is you amp in a cabinet, if so, take it out. 
overheating
What speakers are you using?