shayes002

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Old Legendary tubes vs New Kids on the block Amperex/Siemens/Tele vs Psvane/TAD/Shugaung
My two cents: I have tried several brands of KT88’s in my VAC Phi 200’s and have come full circle back to the Shuguang Gold Aero’s that the VAC’s came with. Very elegant, musical sound with great resolution, superb sound staging and zero fatigue. ... 
TriPlanar Tips
Hi all,I have been trying to research a solution to a recent issue with my TriPlanar VII UII tonearm that I bought from you a couple years back. The tonearm seems to want to skate outwards, even with zero anti skate applied and the weight removed ... 
Tri-Planar Vll "SE Upgrade"
Love my TP VII UII. It tracks fine with each of my handful of carts: Kiseki Purpleheart, Koetsu Urushi Vermillion, Transfiguration Axia S, Charisma MC2. I do occasionally have a faint but audible hum issue, especially with the Kiseki mounted. It t... 
Tampa Bay Area Audiogoners
Hi folks - I'm a Clearwater native. But living near Charlotte. Do I qualify?   
What cartridge on your VPI prime?
Regarding the Charisma MC2 and the Lyra Delos:  I have owned both.  To me, the Delos is more extended and transparent from mid-range up, albeit it is occasionally a bit rough (perhaps revealing of the lp's characteric). The Charisma, while clear u...