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Skogrand Cables?
What's your turnaround time on responding to emails sent to order@skograndcables.com? Also, is Kipins- Studios still your US retailer? There contact info keeps getting rejected in email? 
VAC 30/70...pick your pre?
Totally agree Walter about Line Magnetic, I have the 518IA as part of my main system, wonderfull sounding especially with insertion of NOS 6l6GCs, 5AR4 , anmd 5751s. 
VAC 30/70...pick your pre?
Walter,Did you order them with the upgrades offered -  Cardas inputs, upgraded internal wiring, ClarityCap on the tweeter section, and an oversized Jantzen coil on the woofer section.?I look forward to your feedback as well, I have the Daedalus A... 
What speaker cable made a major difference in the sound quality of your speakers??
I use Clear Day Double Shotguns in both of my systems listening to jazz, rock and classic r&b - sounds good to me across all 3 genres.I"ll also second Silnote Audio IC and digital cables.Use Audio Art power cables 
Surge protection for amps?
I live in a suburb of Memphis and when storms come through we get a lot of lightning where I am. I had an electrican hookup 2 surge protectors right at the panel , and I may be incorrect but think that my Blue Circle 6000 power conditioner also ha... 
Whats playing on your system today?
What band isn't in the R&R HofF 
Jm Giels.... RIP
Saw them in their early days way back when at the Filmore East; smoking show  
Tube Life Artifacts
I haven't used Tele's so won't comment specically on them. I will state that I have been a  repeat customer of Brent Jesse (audiotubes) and have found him to be both a reputable seller and knowledgable. Just my 2 cents 
Whats playing on your system today?
Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters  - The Ceaseless Roar 
Tube Life Artifacts
Might want to let the Phillips breakin some before jumping to conclusion 
Tube Preamp Recommendations?
Not sure what causes you to think the Modwright LS100 is a bright preamp; far from at least in my listening experience. Drop in some NOS Sylvania , or even Sophia Electric 6SN7s and enjoy 
Tube rolling my preamp with 6922EH
parapatton,Here's a linkl to Brent Jesse's website , he gives his impressions of various 6922 & variants , and lists stock so you can see prices (not affiliated other than as a customer) - might be helpfulhttp://www.audiotubes.com/6dj8.htm 
Preamp for a Line Magnetic i518?
ekimg, I have Daedalus Argo V2s - 98db steady 6ohm impedence  
Preamp for a Line Magnetic i518?
ekimg,Just curious, are you using the stock tubes in the 518ia or have you swapped them out; and if the latter what do you feel is missing that is casuing you to want to go with a separate preamp? I have the 518 and with the exception of the stock... 
Which preamp tubes in my amp make the most difference when rolling?
Save yourself some time and just call Kevin Deal, they're his amps