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How do 6SN7WGT vs 6SN7GT differ?
Thank you for the offer Emery. I purchased 4 more Jan-Philips 6SN7 WTGA from Angela Instruments yesterday before seeing your offer tonight. I appreciate all of your help, and I have my eye out for the fabled 5692 tubes to try in my pre-amp. I may ... 
How do 6SN7WGT vs 6SN7GT differ?
Thank you. Sugarbrie. Greg 
How do 6SN7WGT vs 6SN7GT differ?
TWl:Thank you very much. I appreciate you thoughts.Greg 
Cary sound?
I have Cary 300B SE monoblocks with WE 300B tubes. I have listened heavily for 3 years with great joy and without a problem. I have had no issues with tube longevity except to replace the 6SN7s x 4. As, for the Cary sound, it is to die for in my h... 
Quality of the Stereophile Recording CDs on webs?
I agree completely with Sdcampbell. I use the Stereophile CDs to tune my system/room for frequency response in conjunction with SPL meters and to evaluate tweaks / changes to the sound chain. Recommended. 
Analogue Upgrade Help.
Thanks Bob_bundus. I appreciate the input and the help. 
Analogue Upgrade Help.
Thanks Bob_bundus. I appreciate the input and the help. 
Analogue Upgrade Help.
TWL and Tswhitsel - Thanks for the kind help and advice. I am planning to upgrade to a TNT or equivalent TT in a couple years but not immediately (ongoing kitchen/living room renovations preclude the added expense). I planned instead to upgrade th... 
How much does your system retail for?
Roughly 31K (2-channel, stereo) = Speakers, monoblocks, pre-amp, CD-player, turntable/arm/cartridge and cabling. 
SME 309 tonearm : VTA ? - Vertical Height Adjust
Hi Drguayo:Just as Rwwear suggests. The VTA is adjusted by loosening the hex screws with the wrench that SME provides and using the template markings to level the arm appropriately as SME illustrates in the literature accompanying the arm. Actuall... 
Converting to Analog
I recently rejoined the analog parade as well and I share with you my decisions. For your information:I purchased a VPI MK IV with SME 309 and currently use the Clearaudio Beta Aurum cartridge. I am considering upgrades to the Grado Reference, Cle... 
MF Nu-Vista 3DCD
I agree with all of the above responses. I have had the Nuvista 3D virtually since it became available in the US and I can attest that it is superb, especially with CDs produced in later years. In fact, let me confirm that the sound will improve w... 
Stereophile looses Jonathan Scull
I, for one, am said to hear that J-10 may be gone. I enjoyed his articles, especially the tweaks, and appreciate his listening evaluations. I think he has excellent ears. If Stereophile becomes Stereo Review, there will only be TAS. The burden is ... 
Best all-around cartridge for 500.00 new
Let me suggest the Clear Audio Aurum Beta S MK 2. I have recently purchased this cartridge (actually its predecessor) and I am very impressed. 
UNO speakers
I have lived with Avantgarde Duos for more than a year. I think they are great - extremely dynamic with exceptional timbre and resolution. They have great definition, and there is no horn coloration as I have heard in the past with other brands. T...