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5687, 7044 tube opinions?
Tom - I'm using Amperex(Holland)7119 tubes. 
5687, 7044 tube opinions?
My Steelhead came with 7044's but I'm now running the 7119 which I prefer. You might try it in your Snappers. 
Difference between ZYX 4D and ATMOS
As the Atmos and 4D are the same, it will be interesting to see how ZYX and KT Audio try to say otherwise in the future. I would challenge them to submit those two cartridges to M. Fremer for serious review - if they have the balls to do so.....ma... 
Difference between ZYX 4D and ATMOS
I will migrate toward the new cartridge(s) sold by Sorasound. 
6C33C-B tubes
Agree with Dave's statements above. I once asked Victor about needing to replace a 6C33C-B tube socket and he said it is quite rare, if ever, in his experience. 
Has anyoe had problems using the mint LP tractor
Given the availability and success of the Mint LP tractor, I wonder if that will put the kybosh on attempts to obtain the similar device from Wally, given the history of that notorious difficulty. 
Difference between ZYX 4D and ATMOS
Gsparsons - You will not hear from KT Audio Imports. The Atmos and the 4D are the same cartridge and KT doesn't want to state that or try to say otherwise. KT is now a big advertiser on Audiogon, so that is a factor, if not the factor in the origi... 
Has anyoe had problems using the mint LP tractor
Dan_ed Thanks :-). I contacted Yip and he quickly informed me that the protractor for the Phantom uses the Baerwald alignment. 
Has anyoe had problems using the mint LP tractor
I understand that the Mint LP uses the Stevenson null points and neither the Baerwald or Lofgren points. Doug/Emailists - could this account for the improvements?Thanks. 
Question for BAT 6H30 tube owners
Even the REX does not come with the NOS DR tubes, only the Sovtek current production 6H30. The remaining DR tubes that Victor has will be sold by BAT separately for whatever the market will bear. 
Has anyoe had problems using the mint LP tractor
Emailists - After listening to your Phantom as set up with the Graham jig, did the set-up with the Mint LP produce a significantly better sound or no significant difference? Thanks. 
Has anyoe had problems using the mint LP tractor
Has anyone used the Mint LP to check alignment AFTER setting up a cartridge on a Phantom using the Graham cartridge mounting device? If so, was there was difference? 
Tube Tuners
Marantz 10B and Magnum Dynalab 108 
How to order Wally Tools...
Agree with the above. Wally has shot himself in the foot as far as losing the tonearm/cartridge alignment business to someone willing to provide an equally good product with quick dependable shipping - Mint LP. It's best to contact Wally only by p... 
SME V arm: dynamic VTF or straight weight
Well said, Daniel. As some have said on this forum, the arm and the cartridge and their 'marriage' are often more important than the platform they sit on.