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Pronto codes for dCS gear?
Hi EdesilvaIn fact, I was thinking of using the command strings via your Pronto and IR ports instead of RS232.But now your problem is resolved ;-)Happy listening .... and programming ! 
Pronto codes for dCS gear?
The pro dCS units can be controlled, via their RS232 portsCheck the manuals to get the command strings :http://www.dcsltd.co.uk/manuals_pro.html 
"Perfect Match" McIntosh Tubes - Speaker ?
My Mc275CE loves the Tannoy ;-) Turnberry, D700 (92-93 dB)and a pair of Martin Logan Sequel II (89dB)The Mc2102 have plenty of power, compared to the Mc275.Happy listening ! 
The Mac MA2275
HelloI think it's even better, the pre is the C2200 instead of the C22 :http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12034&perpage=15&highlight=2275&pagenumber=1Happy listening, Jrd351 ;-)! 
Is there a worthy 6922 presently made?
A EH 6922 is a "selected" Sovtek 6922 ? or completly different : another design and manufacturer ?Thanks 
ARC LS 16 MK1 vs. ARC LS25 MKll
Check here, there's a rave review on SP9 + EH 6922 combination :http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1082498473&read&3&4&I'm going to try ;-) ! 
ARC LS 16 MK1 vs. ARC LS25 MKll
Your LS16 has only 4 tubes.The first step could be changing V1 and V2 with a pair of Bugle Boy.Happy listening !Emile 
ARC LS 16 MK1 vs. ARC LS25 MKll
The REF One does have trimmers. The LS don't need to be biased, only "balanced" tubes are required : triode1 = triode2 for each tube.You only need to change the ones of the first and/or second stage(s) to tune the sound.Try the Amperex 6DJ8, still... 
ARC LS 16 MK1 vs. ARC LS25 MKll
Hi MagnepanmikeWell, as the 6H30 needs more current than the 6922/6DJ8, a "direct" comparison in the same ARC unit is a bit difficult.Have you try NOS tubes on your LS16 ?Emile 
Has anyone compared SP16 to C2200 ... ?
Hi ArthurmailThe 615 has the same type of "sound" as the D700, but lacks 3D, imaging compared to the latter : it has only a 8" vs 10" Dual Concentric driver.The Turnberry is more smooth compared to 615 and d700, which are closer to System 800 and ... 
Has anyone compared SP16 to C2200 ... ?
Hi Jrd351What are your amp and speakers ?I have Tannoy : 615, D700, Turnberry, etc ...May you give more details about "C22reissue vs C2200" ?