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Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Good analogy, LA45. Savor the preamp and enjoy the music. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
I just thought that while I was on a roll tonight, I'd put in an addendum that as good as Joseph's preamp is, his vintage tuner upgrades are equally impressive. If by sheer luck that any Audiogon members happen to live in an area where they have a... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
By the way, the best analog interconnects that I've ever found and unfortunately they aren't well known, are the silly sounding Chinchilla interconnects from Von Gaylord Audio. They are expensive and a used pair are rare( I'm looking for one more ... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
I agree with Gammajo. The stock tubes in the preamp are very good and provide wonderful musicality. The upgraded tubes do make an improvement, but depending on the resolution of the rest of your system, the difference isn't huge. For me, the early... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Grannyring, here's who I bought mine from: http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?accstwek&1176108940 
Should I sell my Thorens?
I had an older Thorens TD-125 II in the late 70's w/ a Grace 707 tonearm and GAS Sleeping Beauty cartridge. It sounded fine until I began working for a high end dealer part time while going to college and upgraded to a Linn Sondek LP-12 and there ... 
Tubes for Vac Super Avatar ??
Grant, Assuming I still have my VAC Musicblocs when the stock tubes begin to wear out( they still have some good life in them) I am definitely going to go the Penta or Shuguang versions per your recommendation. I feel confident that these are equi... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Rgd, Victor can recommend some good dealers for you. Joseph and Victor both prefer the sound of Siemens CCa in this preamp, however, one owner that gave a testimonial in Joseph's web site liked some NOS Amperex. The preamp comes stock with EH( Ele... 
Tubes for Vac Super Avatar ??
Onemangang's opinion does make sense to me when looking at a manufacturer's point of view. Kevin himself told me that he tries to use good tubes that are "readily" available. So from a "voicing" standpoint, he basically finds a good, readily avail... 
Cizek Model II speakers ?
Scott, Contact this company:http://stores.ebay.com/www-SimplySpeakers-com 
Budget Power Cords For Tube Mono Amps ?
Rx8man, Both our systems share some commonalities. We both have the Audio Horizons TP 2.0 preamp and we both have VAC monoblocks. I just ordered two of the Wan Lung up-occ "Black" power cords for $75.00 each. I am going to try them on my Vac amps.... 
Tubes for Vac Super Avatar ??
I think I recall reading a post somewhere that Tvad tried the Genelex and the Shuguangs were superior in his Vac 110. 
Budget Power Cords For Tube Mono Amps ?
There's a new power cord made from UP-OCC copper cable designed by Wan Lung in Taipan called the "Black" by the distributor Parasound. It is a 12 gauge design and a 6 ft. cord sells for $75.00 plus shipping. I just ordered one to try out. You can ... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Grannyring, From what I recall in an e-mail with Victor, I believe Joseph might be working on a tube amp. I also don't have the remote and don't have any desire to add one in the near future. I don't mind getting up to adjust the volume. 
Armstrong 626 Receiver
Thanks for the recommendation.