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Lowther speakers
I went from the Fostex 168sigmas to the Lowther DX3 and then DX4. No comparison ... the Lowthers are far more musical and "correct" sounding. Loads of detail and clarity. I'm running mine with Bottlehead 2A3 Paramounts. 
Has anyone heard the New Primaluna Dialogue Two
Absolutely love it. I replaced the caps with V-caps and it's sounds glorious. I like it as much as my Bottlehead 2a3 Paramounts (different, not better or worse). 
Comparing VPI Scoutmaster to Pro-ject RM10
I'm using a Sumiko Blackbird. I'm definitely going to look into the speed box SE next. 
Comparing VPI Scoutmaster to Pro-ject RM10
Call me crazy but I bought a RM-10. I think it's a VERY nice table. Compared to the VPI it sounds a little more laid back and a little warmer. Just what I was looking for. 
Comparing VPI Scoutmaster to Pro-ject RM10
Anyone else care to compare/contrast the bass performance, midrange, detail etc., with these two tables? 
Comparing VPI Scoutmaster to Pro-ject RM10
Yes, I've upgraded the caps to teflon and I love them!! 
Comparing VPI Scoutmaster to Pro-ject RM10
I'm currently running the Scoutmaster with a Bottlehead Seduction phono preamp and a Sumiko Blackbird.I think my VTF is fine ... in fact I don't really have any complaints. I'm just looking at a change (as long as it's not a change backwards!). If... 
Comparing VPI Scoutmaster to Pro-ject RM10
Well, I definitely don't want a step back. If anything I'm looking for a little more "musical" and a little less "analytical". 
6550 and KT88 differences?
Any suggestions on a KT88 brand that's still smooth and extended yet maybe a tad less colored than the SED? Seems like I've heard mixed things about the EHs. 
6550 and KT88 differences?
Did one have a clearer midrange? 
Is the Ginko Cloud 11 the best isolation for a VPI
Can you point me to that thread? 
Is the Ginko Cloud 11 the best isolation for a VPI
Oops, likes like I've made a double post somehow. Sorry about that. 
Is the Ginko Cloud 11 the best isolation for a VPI
I do have a cement floor. Things never move or jump around so I'm curious how much of a benefit it'll actaully be. I think I'm going to order one for peace of mind. 
Primaluna Prologue One power tube rolling
Well, I tried out some GE 6550s that I had lying around and you know what ... they sound great! I think I actually prefer them to the EL34s but that's just a personal preference. Now I wish I got the Dialogue 2 instead so I know it would be optimi... 
Primaluna Prologue One power tube rolling
I didn't like the EH 6CA7s. They were grainy and sterile sounding. They lost the liquid tone of the Svetlanas. For 12ax7s I've tried JJs (too bloated), EH (pretty decent), Groove Tube Mullard clones (my favorite current production tube so far), NO...