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Lost on next upgrade from SME 20/2 + IV.Vi arm ...
JRManders: I just took my suspension up...maybe at 5-6 mm now. It does open it up some, a little more energy, detail, depth - especially on top, but nothing grainy still effortless, subtle but noticable. I need to listen it this way for a bit, not... 
Lost on next upgrade from SME 20/2 + IV.Vi arm ...
Hi all,Raul: I guess what I'm after is a little more soul and dynamics. I have all the micro dynamics, detail, imaging, musicalality if you will. My vinyl front end is just effortless. My cd player (esoteric dv50s) only does one thing better, it's... 
High-current tube amps
Hi, my BAT VK150SE's drive the hec out of my wp 8's. Other good choices are Audio Research or VTL. Really depends on the rest of your system and your tastes... 
BAT VK-P10SE Owners -- What NOS tubes?
Hi, when I put those 6h8c's in, yes, had to rebias it. 
BAT VK-P10SE Owners -- What NOS tubes?
Hi, I have the super pak p10se. I also have the same 7308's then (had) rca 6sn7's and the orginal 6c45's. I've ran these tubes for about 4 years. The 7308's were a nice step up over the stock RAM 6922's for me. Mostly in the noise floor area which... 
my new black faceplate Aesthetix Calypso
I agree, I like the look ! Great preamp, I've heard a Rhea in my system before...good listening ! 
turntable feedback
Sometimes the airbladder types of isolation will help. Like Arcici or Brighstar.What kind of Turntable is it? What kind of stand? Where is the sub located? 
FIM - how to tell gold,silver or bronze??
I used to have a FIM Gold and Silver power cords. The color of the cable jacket is the telling clue.I wish I would have never sold that FIM gold power cord...it's killer... 
Which arm best for SME30-2?
Sorry about off topic...doc-stereo, I thought the power supply was a solid step up in all areas. bigger/richer/power applies, but I thought the lowering of the noise floor was the root improvment, which just allowed the table to play music more.I ... 
Which arm best for SME30-2?
jskg: I have a sme 20/2 with SME IV.Vi. Do you have the newer power supply? via push buttons instaead of the knob? If not, that's made a definate difference on my 20/2. Lowered the noise floor, brought out all kinds of inner detail and transparenc... 
Tung-Sol Reissue 6SN7 vs EH 6SN7 - Differences
sorry Dave on your name ! I guess I'll order (gulp) 12 of the EH 6sn7's and I will try the Tung Sol 6v6's. I think my 6h30's a good a little longer, using a 2 yr old set of dr's from when I retubed my 51se last. I wish I would have bought a pile o... 
Tung-Sol Reissue 6SN7 vs EH 6SN7 - Differences
Hi seems like some of this is system dependent.In my BAT VK75SE (now 150SE) I had RCA 6sn7's. softer on top, little more real, but lost the dynamics and punch and texture of the russian 6h8c's. I ran the RCA's for a year before I went back to the ... 
Refurbish or Buy New Turntable
Hi, yes, The other posters hit it though. A good high(er) output cartridge and you should be good to go ! 
Has anyone tried EAT Audio tubes?
I wonder if they'll give you a 30 day money back guarantee. If so, it's worth ordering a set. I live in Austin, if you order them, I'd love to hear your TT and the diff these tubes make... 
Refurbish or Buy New Turntable
Hi, you will still need a phono pre amp to go with your vk31se, even with a higher output cartrige. Please factor that into your budget.I have not heard the oracle's next to the newer tables. But I guess for your budget reasons, refurbing what you...