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Anyone compare outlets?
Buy commercial grade. Same contacts as hospital grade. Price about $4. at Home Depot. Yes their is hype out there. 
Wadia 861 or Oracle CD?
I have had the oracle transport for 4 months. It works and sounds wonderful! No need for support with great products. Incidently their support has been great too,for questions asked. I have compared it to the ones mentioned above and many others. ... 
CLASSE - Great amps or highly flawed?
I am always fascinated to read reviews of reviews. The truth is that Classe makes very good equipment. How good?If it does not perform up to expectations. What is really at fault? Could it be that their are other faults in the system? I wonder. My... 
Will the new 6922 PI work with BAT VK5i
Yes it will. It will work very well. 
ARC LS 25 MK II vs. BAT VK30SE
I have both the 50SE and 30SE. The 30SE is very close to the performance of the 50SE. I found out that the Absolute Sound review of the 30SE was done with a unit that had two microphonic tubes. No wonder they perceived what they did!The 30 SE is a... 
ARC LS 25 MK II vs. BAT VK30SE
The 6922PI can be bought from New Sensor the importer of Sovtek. The 6922 PI is much better than most NOS and all 6H23's. I have been using the tube for about 3 months with no problems, just wonderful sound. This tube works in any 6922 or 6DJ8 app... 
ARC LS 25 MK II vs. BAT VK30SE
I SUGGEST THAT YOU CHECK OUT THE NEW SOVTEK 6922 PI. IT IS VASTLY SUPERIOR TO THE 6H23 TUBE. THIS 6H23 TUBE THAT HAS BEEN MENTIONED REPEATABLY, HAS BEEN AROUND ALONG TIME. IT WAS ORIGINALLY IMPORTED BY SVETLANA. IT IS A GOOD TUBE,BUTTHE NEW 6922 P... 
Best SACD player?
If I were you, I would reconsider SACD. I feel DVD Audio will win out. 
Magnepan 3.6 ribbon tweeters
I have found Magnapan to be very helpful. But more importantly their dealer network. Both have been very helpful to me. I suggest working with a dealer. As far as blowing tweeters, the 3.6's like a 200 watt plus amp. They also like to be bi-wired.... 
ARC LS 25 MK II vs. BAT VK30SE
I believe the 3 hours drive would be worth it. ARC's largest undoings is their design indecision and their insistance on using large amounts of feed-back. The BAT is better. 
Have ARC LS-16 Pre- what to upgrade to??
Try a BAT VK-30 SE. You'll be amazed. 
ARC LS 25 MK II vs. BAT VK30SE
I have the BAT VK-30SE and ARC Ref 2. Although the Ref 2 is a good preamp, I prefer the BAT. I can't imagine that the LS-25 would be superior to the Ref 2. If it is I would like to know about it. One complaint that I have had with ARC is that they... 
Magnepan Mg3.6 tweeters and fuses
Check replacement fuse types as to whether correct amp rating. Check lead connections (top and bottom on the tweeters). Check the crossover connections to the speakers are tight. Are you connecting the speakers correctly for bi-amp useage. Try alt... 
Audio Research PH-3 "PHONO"
Sorry for my slow response. I personally have not had John modify a PH-3, but because it is a very simple circuit it is very easy to modify. John is well up to the task. The best modification that I know is the new Sovtek 6922 pi tube which will b... 
Best Preamp under 10K
Try the Musical Design SP-2B. It costs $1000. and sounds wonderful. Take the balance of the $10,000. and buy a good front- end or speakers. This unit isn't as well known, but it definately will embarass many units costing much more. Good luck. Mus...