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Audible Illusions Modulus 3 Audio Research SP-11
I'll throw in my perspective, (for what it's worth). I was an ARC dealer for many years and an AI dealer for a few years.I have personally owned an AI 2C, 2D, 3 and 3A. I have owned almost every preamp that ARC made back in the day.I would take th... 
Raphaelite?
AK=Audio Karma 
High End Audio Market Oppertunities
"Something like a Sony HAP-Z1ES with a CD slot with auto ripping plus digital out would be awesome, or like an NAD M50 and M52 in one chassis."+1 
Is a 12au7 a safe replacement for a 12ax7
Have a you tried a 5751? This is a direct drop in replacement for a 12AX7 and has 30% less gain. 
Perhaps a foolish question, but .....
Adam...you're welcome. Very easy and cheap to do. 
Perhaps a foolish question, but .....
Adam, you can always inexpensively use two "Y" adapters when you listen to the Mono Box Set, then just remove them when you listen to everything else. 
I would love some suggestions on great acoustic...
Akg_ca's recommendation of Chester and Lester reminded me that the album "Neck To Neck" by Mark Knopfler and Chet Atkins is really good also. 
I would love some suggestions on great acoustic...
I'm sure this isn't what you had in mind, but both of the Jackson Browne Solo Acoustic albums are excellent. 
Anyone Listen to Invisible Empire by KT Tunstall?
Slaw...I thought I'd try the CD first since I got it used for a really good price. If I like it as much as I think I will, I will definately get the LP. Thanks! 
Alternative for VPI springs?
Rpfef...I realize what they are designed for. Here is what is stated in the ad:Big Tall Tenderfoot: Same as above except molded extra tall to lift components free of tall factory feet. Also great for turntables having severe footfall or other macr... 
Alternative for VPI springs?
Rpfef...the other VPI thread that you posted to, listed the Herbie's Big Tall Extra-Firm Tenderfeet for use on the HW-19 tables.Here is the LINKI have never tried these, but they are listed as replacements for the VPI in the ad on the link above. 
Anyone Listen to Invisible Empire by KT Tunstall?
Thanks for the heads up! I've always really liked KT. I listened to this on Spotify and decided to order the CD.Great recommendation! 
Speed Box S speed question
Here is what the Speed Box S manual says:"The belt must be on the smaller part of the pulley for 50hz models and the larger part of the pulley for 60hz models". Is this where you have it?Speed Box S Manual 
FYI: VPI HW-19 motors
Bob...here are my answers:1. I'm pretty sure the TNT MKV bearing well is the standard 1" diameter. The TNT MKIV bearing well is 1 1/4" and the hole needs to be enlarged, but really isn't that hard to do unless you have the MKIII stainless steel pl... 
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