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Project Tube Box SE II with Sumiko Bl Pt 2 HELP
The Blue Point 2 is a high output MC that normally loads into a MM input.Use the 47K ohms / 220pF setting for the MM. 
zu audio essence
The new Tone Audio on-line mag, (Issue 22) has a great write up on them. 
Sorbathane Pucks for VPI
The best of the "pucks" are the Sims Navcom Silencers. They do show up from time to time used here on Audiogon.I see on the VPI website a listing for: NEW ISOLATORS - SET OF 4 - $50.00 under the HW-19 section. You might inquire to what these are.h... 
VPI 16 or 16.5 RCM identification help needed
Sounds like you have an upgraded 16 to 16.5 like mine. The original 16 had the pickup tube glued to the lid. You had to lower the lid to vaccuum the record. The 16.5 upgrade kit, replaced the "tube-in-the-lid" with the black spring mounted assembl... 
AC power cord for Rotel RCD-1072
When I had my 1072, I used a Signal Cable MagicPower Digital Reference and was very happy. Excellent "bang for the buck" cable. 
AKUS Live, what is your opinion
I agree. I've had this since it came out and really enjoy it. The REAL treat is to hear them live in concert. I've had the pleasure a few times. They are simply MARVELOUS! Probably the best musicians I have ever seen or heard...and that voice. 
speakers that rock
JBL L100 Century or the JBL 4311 Studio Monitors. Probably the best rock-n-roll speakers ever made. 
Ortofon 2M Red Not Happy Need advice
I have (3) Grace F9E cartridges and will never sell them. I just had one retipped at SoundSmith, (the $250 SoundSmith ruby version retip) and it's even better than ever. IMHO, the Grace F9E was one of best MM ever made and I've heard just about al... 
Hafler DH-220/Transcendence - 220W/8ohm?
The "Transcendence" mods were done by Frank Van Alstine. Maybe send him an email.http://www.avahifi.com/root/review/t250_audio.htm 
Time Needed to Break In Tubes Properly Breakin
While I completely agree that tubes need to break in, I have found 50-100 hours is adequate. 
whats the best way to reglue record covers
Here is a very good link for such repairs:http://reviews.ebay.com/Basic-33-RPM-LP-Cover-Jacket-Repair_W0QQugidZ10000000000752819 
Which female artist
Here's a few:Tiff MerrittLucinda WilliamsGrace PotterDar WilliamsSarah Mclachlan 
I HAVE A SECRET TO TEL
Also, please explain the following:"I have had all of the Deflex working in my system for the past 48 hours so I will need to have it all settle into the system for 1 or 2 months and report back on my findings to keep notes on any changes that occ... 
Tube Recommendations for C-J PV10B/MV55 Combo
After reading many positive comments about the Sovtek 12AX7"LPS", I tried a couple was VERY pleased with the results. I tried them in a phono stage and also a tube DAC. Nice indeed... 
12bh7 TUBES
It depends on the circuit. You can't make a "blanket" statement that "ANY" 12BH7 can be subbed for a 12AU7 and vice versa...