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Sprague power supply caps for PV-7
The Tube Store sells some Sprague caps.Give them a call.Cheers,John 
Woofer thump when preamp comes out of standby
It sounds as if your PV-7 could be leaking DC to the output, possibly a faulty cap that needs to be replaced. 
Vintage Thoren TD160 vs new turntables
Quite a few of these vintage vs. new threads around lately. Folks talking about amplifiers, speakers, cables, and now even vintage vs. new turntables.If the rest of the threads are any consensus, there will be no consensus. Some favor vintage, whi... 
Kanye West - Grammy comment, re Beck
Minor1, BeyoncĂ© is better looking than Beck, I will grant you that. She also has more class and style than Kayne West, but then so do 99.999% of other folks walking the face of this planet. 
Akiko Tuning Stick AC -- It IS Magic
Well I already returned my Triple AC Enhancer, it didn't really work in my system. I did have it plugged in for a few days before doing any serious listening. My rig sounded better without the stick. Obviously Neal likes it though, so YMMV.Cheers,... 
vintage versus modern speakers
Well it really boils down to each individuals idea of what "better" means. Audiophiles are obviously not on the same page. What is better to one person is not better to another person. Also, many folks confuse "different" for "better".Overall, I t... 
Lynne Arriale
Here is a Youtube clip for those who are curious.Cheers,John 
Comparing Audioquest cable to Morrow
No, $500 is not unrealistic, we all have budgets. Of course used will help your money go further. I would look for some Acoustic Zen Satori, it should be in your price range and won't hurt your ears. 
Importance of Amplifier versus Preamp?
No David, I just find it amusing that a $16K integrated amp (VAC Sigma 160iSE) would be considered a budget component. I wonder how many other folks would consider a $16K integrated amp a budget component. It all depends on your point of view I su... 
Comparing Audioquest cable to Morrow
02-11-15: ArnettpartnersI've always thought of Cardas as being sludgey and colored--I mean too musical. Now you are grasping the lingo! LOL! What is your budget? Maybe try a pair of Jade Audio Moontails. They come with a 30 day money back guarantee. 
Comparing Audioquest cable to Morrow
I believe Jade Audio Reference Gold uses pure gold, expensive at $2700 for a 1 meter pair of RCA interconnects ($3800 for XLR). KCI may too, but I'm not sure. 
Importance of Amplifier versus Preamp?
02-07-15: PhdIt may appear that John's earlier integrated amp recommendation as a resolution to the OP's situation, does have its merits. In fact I have recently gone with an integrated amp to simplify my system and although it doesn't cost nearly... 
Kanye West - Grammy comment, re Beck
Kayne West is a media whore, just like his wife. 
Comparing Audioquest cable to Morrow
02-10-15: Arnettpartnersany hint of brightness is a red light for me. My ears are oversensitive; I like things dull.Maybe you are better off sticking with copper, or gold conductors, though gold can be expensive, it can also be addictive. Cable co... 
Help with Preamp selection
Neil, keep us posted on how it mates with your Pass amp.Did you buy Cerrot's?Cheers,JohnPS: Leave it on 24/7. The only SS piece I own is a Plinius phono preamp, it is on 24/7, sounds much better that way.