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PS AUDIO P500 as a Turntable speed controller?
Make sure that your P500 has the most current chip that adjust the frequency of the Power Plant in 0.0625 Hz steps from 50 Hz all the way to 120 Hz. If your P500 has the clean sweep feature, you should have the most up to date chip. 
How good is a Cary PH302?
I have auditioned the Cary PH302 and liked it very much. I have no experience with the Modwright. Also, my dealing with Cary's customer service is 100% opposite with Jazzcourier's. I found Cary to be very customer friendly and very supportive of t... 
BAT vk-5dse vs sonic frontiers sfcd1
For $600 you can send your sfcd to Parts ConneXion and have it upgraded to SPECIAL EDITION PLUS (SE+) status. I hear (pun intended) that the upgrade is worth every penny. 
Please advise: Upgrade Theta Gen V or PS Audio PW
Have you tried using the PS Audio Humbuster III on your Theta? 
metal tube covers
The metal tube covers are RFI/EMI shields for tubes in sensitive position like phono stage etc. 
Tung-Sol 6550 reissue bias in Cayin A-70T?
Don't forget to turn the bias pot all the way down before you put in the new tubes. Once the tubes are inserted, bring the bias up slowly to the desired level. 
ARC Reference Anniversary preamp in 2011
"Available for one year only"....that is because they will launch a Audio Research Reference Anniversary Mk2 pre-amp. 
the best kt88 tube there is available?
There is only one true answer. Your system is of a very high pedigree and represents a significant investment. The only way that you are going to satisfy your curiosity is to purchase 24 GL and 24 Shuguang treasure kt88-z's and try them for yourse... 
Merlin vsm mme owners, Cardas cabling Question.
Another proven cable that works well with Merlins is the Audience Au24. 
Quietest BUDGET high-current power cord?
Now that you have established a budget of $500, I once again highly recommend a DIY Acrolink 6N-4030 cable with Furutech connectors. 
Best budget, high current, DIY power cord wire?
Acrolink 
Tubes for Cary sli80 integrted
If I were re-tubing this amp on a budget I would invest in a quad of Gold Lion KT88 first which can be had for about $220 a quad. Next, I would look for a pair of JAN-CHS Sylvania 6SN7WGTA which can be had for about $100/pair. For the 6922, the EH... 
Coincident Total Eclipse - replace with what?
I have listened to all of the Coincident speakers and IMHO the Total Eclipse (with the exception of the Pure Ref) is (was) their best effort. The Total Victory IV shares the same cabinet as the TE, therefore, if the TE was manufactured today it wo... 
Tubes for Cary sli80 integrted
I use a Cary SLI-80 in a secondary system and I found this tube compliment to work very well and is very musical.2 ea - Amperex 7308 Input Buffer Preamp2 ea - Sylvania 1952 6SN7GT "Bad Boys" Pre Driver/Phase Inverter4 ea - Re-Issue Gold Lion KT88 ... 
How to tell which version of Squeezebox I bought?
The Squeezebox 3 (SB3) and the Classic are the same unit. The Squeezebox 2 (SB2) is a physically different looking unit than the SB3 and was only produced for about 6 months. Chances are that you have a SB3.