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I'd spring for the porterports here on audiogon. I've gone the home depot..then lowes, then ps audio...the porterports...are worth the little more he's asking...just my opinion...I think they are the hubbell 8300's...cryo'd-by the right process... 
Wilson Watt Puppies 5.0 + 7.0 Tweeters Value?
I have wp 6.0's. I had a tweeter go out. My dealer replaced both tweeters with a "updated" version.It is a significant upgrade on the top end. No crossover changes were made. 
SME Model 10 How much should I spend on speakers?
That SME 10 is a killer turnable. You can build amazing systems around that. If you plan to upgrade your speakers and amps, then you might as well start at the source.That said, there is nothing wrong with using a SME 10, a killer cartridge and th... 
BEST TONEARM CABLE PURIST VENUSTUS GRAHAM IC 70
I had mine new. It's a big difference. After about 200 hours...it really opens up...sweetens up, details comes out...decays...bass much more solid and dementionsal...25 hours you're just missing the best! 
Which High-End preamps have these 2 features?
The BAT preamps hit those criteria....any of the inputs can be set to unity gain...which is what your processor input needs... 
BEST TONEARM CABLE PURIST VENUSTUS GRAHAM IC 70
I think I posted that one. But it was using the Graham IC50. Btw, I've enjoyed reading this thread. I too, have spent countless hours redailing in my TT/arm with the Purist Venestas. Something about these better cable reveals more. 
BEST TONEARM CABLE PURIST VENUSTUS GRAHAM IC 70
I have compared the Purist Venustas to the Graham IC 50 and the Hovland. Sorry I can't type more. Order of preference...Graham last...hovland...then the Purist is a big step ahead. The Graham and Hovland are good...the hovland being warmer. The Pu... 
audio physic virgo and valves
I used to have Virgo's with a BAT vk 60. 60 wpc tube. Amazing sound. Listen to your ears....they aren't lying to you! Don't worry about the specs... 
BAT VK-75SE & VK-51SE break in time
You have a long way to go. You can crank it now...it won't hurt anything. The breakin that happens is on the sound quality. I'd leave it on, playing music 24 x 7 for awhile. You'll notice it having much more liquid & open sound...bettter top e... 
BAT line stage and amp users: What power cords?
jeff jones:What issue and what page? I missed that...Thanks! 
Static
Check running ground wires from your main ground source (back of phono pre maybe)to #1 your tonearm #2 your table, ie...try diffent ground points...may help static drian.A Hunt EDA brush seems to help get rid of static in my set up. The differnt b... 
BAT line stage and amp users: What power cords?
Hi Chris! How's that Esoteric ?On my BAT equipment I've used Shunyata Viper, FIM Gold, Kimber Palladian 10, and Trans Powerlink XL Ref. The Purist Dominus fluid gave me the best of everything. The Kimbers are very close 2nd...just a little less wa... 
SME lV arm upgrades?
Rolloff...you have the stock cable...that's likely you best upgrade path... 
Shelves & Stand for heavy SS Amps.
I have a sound anchor under my bat vk75se. I love the symposium products- I use 2 ultra shelves, 1 svelte shelf, several fat padz and the smaller footers from them. I have owner roller blocks in the past.My amp sounds best using the sound anchor s... 
Will there be a Puppy 8 soon
Avguygeorge...what's new with the series 2? Just the updated grills? I have 6's now...I'm beginning to think about a diff color and the lil better sound...Thanks