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Anybody rolled tubes on their Aesthetix Rhea?
Hi Eddie....weren't you experiencing some tube rush before? And I believe it was getting a bit worse??? Has it been remedied? 
Where is the best place for an auction?
Thank Ed...So I put the unit on E-bay and say (subjest to a sale)....then I list it here also on AG? 
Who's going to the Home Entertainment show in NY ?
Meech...I plan on going Friday and Saturday. I have a room in the hotel for the Friday night. As I understand, I believe Lyric Hi-Fi may be having an in store show (not 100% sure) that Friday night. I expect the weekend to be fun and sound filled!! 
Speaker Suggestions for ARC VT100
I have also used this great amp on my top end of the Infinity RS 1-B's. They worked quite well!! 
Von Schweikert VR7 HSE Listeners
I have heard quite a bit about this speaker. Some say it is (was) the top of the tops.....but like you, I've never heard them! Frustrating!! There are NO dealers in the NYC area (except out in the Hampton's) that display them. Sorry Snook2...but l... 
VT-100 MKII sonics but need more power
Hi Big....I agree 100% with mejames. The VTL is outstanding! I had (and still have ) the 100 mk11. However, I purchased the ASL Hurricanes and I am very satisfied. Have you seen my review? 
Good Phono Pre-Amps...$500 to $1500
Hey Jim...I own the ARC PH3SE and also had on loan a regular PH 3. Obviously, I ended up with the se because it was better. However, the origional PH3 was, very, very good. Especially for the price. Overall, the SE is more refined and a bit more e... 
High gain phono stage
I listened to the Rhea very briefly recently. Very impressive. Sorry, but I do not have any experience with the others. 
OK...I'm getting ready to buy a new Phono pre amp.
Hi Steve....yes I also heard the Manley is a great unit also. I believe it is as flexiable as the Rhea. Can you adjust the gain and load of the cartridge "on the go" as with the Rhea?? 
Another 6550 vs. KT88, 90, et. al.?
Hi Mark...yes I also change the 6sn7's ....BIG difference!Zaik...yes they are Chinese tubes. 
Good Phono Pre-Amps...$500 to $1500
There is an ARC PH 3 se on E-bay (this is not mine!!) going with no reserve. Could be quite a bargin! 
Another 6550 vs. KT88, 90, et. al.?
In my Hurricanes I have the stock KT 88's.....Value Art 
Aesthetix Rhea...shut down problem....
I've learned that the Rhea I was auditioning was a very, very early model. This Rhea was susceptible to any static in or around the unit/room. I called Jim White and he advised me of this. He assured me that the newer Rhea's do not have this probl... 
Another 6550 vs. KT88, 90, et. al.?
Yes Zaik, I second Trelja's comments about your commitment to keep us updated on your testing and comparisons. I must say, I now am considering some of these KT 88's in my ASL Hurricanes. Anyone out there make a change to their 88's in the 'canes? 
JBL 4410a a classic or a dust collector?
Weren't they the Pro version of the Century 100? I had a pair of the 100's and they centinly had the JBL sound. They also had a test record (still have it) that sounded great....but only with the 100's?