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Infinity Irs Beta
Rvito, your room is considered (by me at least) moderate to large. Mine is about the same size. I had no problem driving the top end of the RS-1B's with the ARC VT100mk2. You should be fine with them. What other amps were you considering?RWD (Rick) 
Infinity Irs Beta
What's the size room and at what level do you listen? Also, do you prefer classical (large, dramatic or small)to other types of music? I love classical and at most times the VT100 was spot on.RWD (Rick) 
Infinity Irs Beta
Rvito, The ARC VT100 (mk2) sounded quite good. I only went to the Hurricanes for more power (which I really didn't need). Remember I listen at a lower lever then most (most of the time). The ARC had more of the warmer tube sound (but not of the ea... 
Infinity Irs Beta
So good to see Sirspeedy back in the rooms commenting again! Yes the IRS Beta's are a fine (great?!) speaker. I have the model before that one (The Infinity RS-1B's). I agree with all the comments above. Tubes on top/SS on bottom. I have used Audi... 
RIP Bob Reina
So sad!!! My prayers! 
Which phono preamps among these three?
I also had my Rhea re-tubed by Andy. Major improvement!!!! 
NOS tubes For my Rhea
Well it’s been approx. 3 days (9-12 hrs. ) of listening . It’s amazing how new tubes could make such a significant difference. The top end on my RS 1-B’s is more delicate and shimmering and yet the mid-range and bass has much more meat on the bone... 
Aesthetix vs. Allnic vs. ARC ph7
Well it’s been approx. 3 days (9-12 hrs. ) of listening . It’s amazing how new tubes could make such a significant difference. The top end on my RS 1-B’s is more delicate and shimmering and yet the mid-range and bass has much more meat on the bone... 
Barnes & Noble and vinyl LP's
Staten Island store has them up front, center!!! 
Aesthetix vs. Allnic vs. ARC ph7
I will Scott!!!! I have a call into Andy to see when he is shipping the tubes to me. 
Aesthetix vs. Allnic vs. ARC ph7
Hi Sbrown, here is the configuration: for the 12ax7's on V1 & V2 (very important); RCA; for the 12ax7's on the less important V3 & V4 GE; on the very important V5 6922 Sylvania. Hope that helps.Rick (RWD) 
Aesthetix vs. Allnic vs. ARC ph7
Just an FYI.....I am having my Rhea re-tubed by Andy Bowman. Waiting for the tubes to come in. However, I am happy with the Rhea and expect, with new tubes, to be even more pleased.RWD (Rick) 
Tubes for my Aesthetix Calypso
Thanks Alfa! 
Tubes for my Aesthetix Calypso
Thank you all!Rick (RWD) 
Tubes for my Aesthetix Calypso
I am looking for the contact number for Aesthetix but cannot locate it. Anyone have it???? Thanks!!!!Rick (RWD)