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ARC VT 100mk ll or mk lll or Bat 75SE?????
I agree with KEVZIEK.the only way to really know though is to invite your friend to your house as well with his BAT. that way you will hear it in your ROOM with your speakers and so on...I have several friends close buy and we have been doing that... 
Correct turn on, turn off sequence????
the above posts are correct but ALWAYS make sure the preamp volume controls are turned all the way down and the preamp is MUTED before turning it on and off and before turning the AMP on and off. 
Belles Research Corporation? ?
HI, yes DAVE BELLES now goes by POWER MODULES.I had a belles 400 power amp.was a killer amp,retail was $1800 in 1989.he is still getting rave reviews.checkout www.soundstage.com for reviews.I have spoke to DAVE a few times and is always a pleasure... 
Alon 2's-can they be driven w/ 50w int amp??
HELLO,I have owned alon11 mk11.they work well with tubes or s.s.I would pass on the golden tube amps though!many better choices,and i would also get more power.i also still own dahlquist dq10 and dq20 speakers.the alons are almost the same as the ... 
best budget hi-fi speakers for my specific system
HI, the vandys are good advice.I would look for a used pair of either vandersteen 2ce,alon 11 or dahlquist dq20.I have owned them all and preferred the dahlquist dq20 of the three.happy hunting,rich 
VPI or Basis?
NO CONTEST,BASIS ALL THE WAY!the tooling tolerances of the basis is far superior.you cannot even tell if the platter is spinning on a basis.the build quality is impeccable and of course I.M.H.O sounds better.happy listening.RICH 
600 used speakers?
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I would look for a clean pair of dahlquist dq20 speakers.these are outstanding speakers.I still own a mint pair which are not for sale.I have also lived with vandersteen 3a sig. and alons.I am currently using von schweikert vr6'bu... 
Tube Testing
thankyou for the posts.ALBERT, I really appreciate the offer,I am going to look into it. RICH 
How are Von Schweikert speakers?
I HAVE VR6 and so far these are the best speakers i have ever heard.i do not find them bright at all.in my room the rear tweeter needs to be between 8:30 and 9:00.killer speakers. RICH 
OPINIONS Best FULL RANGE used speaker for SS
VON SCHWEIKERT VR6.I am using them with a pair of THRESHOLD SA6E monoblocks.they also sound great with tubes and do not need alot of power. RICH 
Von Schweikert VR-4 Gen III or B&W 802?
Iwould buy the VON SCHWEIKERTS.I have VR6 and are the best speakers I have owned. 
Best speakers for around 1000
I would buy a pair of dahlquist dq20 or alon 11.both sell used for less then $1000. 
BAT VK-P5 phono tube suggestions??
HELLO MIKE, A friend of mine uses a bat p5 with the stock tubes and his system is awesome.his system is a vpi aries /10.5 arm with a new benz ruby2(H)actual .68mv output according to his test paper,not the avertised .8mv.A sonic frontiers line 3 i... 
Silver Cable Question
HELLO VIGGEN,I am using a 4 meter pair of new homegrown super silver 2 interconnects between my audible illusions preamp and threshold sa6e pure class A mono-blocks amps.my front end is a basis ovation turntable with a graham arm and transfigurati... 
What connection is better Balanced or single ended
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION!! IF you think it is a dumb question then that only reveals your true personality which includes lack of respect,patience and caring of your fellow man.just because you think you know the right answer,obvi...