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XLR vs AT&T st type glass? help
If it's a Wadia they recommend the AT$T glass as the highest performance with XLR next. Not sure if other mfg's feel the same... 
Does BAT phono have moving magnet provision?
umm, never use the MM gain setting that is...I love the P10SE... 
Does BAT phono have moving magnet provision?
Yes it does. I own one. Although, I've never never used it. I think they just refer to that as the low gain setting 44 db. 
Best 6SN7 for the money?
If you have the vk-150, NOT the vk150se, then the front 6sn7's are VERY critical-they are the input tubes. I'd spend the most you can there. So 4 tubes in your case. Then, replace the other 12. Worked wonders in my old vk60. I've since replaced it... 
How to remove grills from Hales Revelation III's?
I had a pair of Hales once. The grills on the model I had slide straight up. So, grab the bottom and lift towards the ceiling. I'm guessing it's the same for you. 
Power cords for Wadia 861
I had a Wadia 850, I really liked the Transparent Ref xl the best. Also tried FIM gold and The Kimber Palladian 10. All were good, the fim ended up on my amp and the kimber on the phono stage. 
Best Cabling for Wilson Sophia's
Cytocycle: I bought my Wilson's and Transparent at Krystal Clear Audio in Dallas as well. I went for the BAT electronics though. 
Getting into analog is tough....
Very well put TWL... 
Best Cabling for Wilson Sophia's
Wilson's usually like transparent cable quite abit. They are internally wired with Transparent and Watt/Puppy's and MAXX use it to connect to the bass cabinet's to the mid/high WATT enclosure.I'm sure the Nordost will sound great though. YMMV. 
BAT VK-300X "supertube" integrated
I'm sure the BAT will be a monsterous upgrade. Hard to say the reason 4 are for sale. The fact that it's gotten a lot of great reviews cause some folks to just run out and buy one. Others, my like the BAT sound and maybe are going for the higher p... 
Opinions on Muse Model Nine - non signature
I'd try it first with a DAC. I own a 9 sig. I've had it for 2-3 years now. In it's price range, it's hard to beat.There are also several generations of the 9. Muse can update them for $$$ 
To retube or not to retube?
You might have to swap the tonearm cable as well as the interconnect to preamp. If you swap channels on the tonearm cable, and the low output moves, it's in the cartridge. If you put the tonearm cable back, and swap the interconects from p5 to pre... 
Virgo II or Not?
Plato, I agree with Joe_stereo. When I had Virgo II's nothing said it on the speaker. Heck, maybe were I's...they still sounded awesome !!! 
VTL MB-450 - Does isolation improve performance?
Isolation usually helps tube amps. I have my BAT VK75se on Symposium rollerblocks and fat padz. Helps a ton. I'd be hesitant on $700 each for something like this...but I have to say the isolation helps as much as a $1000 power cord...You can alway... 
The Best Inexpensive Wines Available Now
I like the Muton Cadet Bordeaux. $7.99 last night at Kroger.