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What Linn Kairn to get
Thanks Lhblhb for your info. I am presently using Klout with VTL 2.5 preamp but on the look-out for a used Kairn with Slimline Brilliant Power supply as recommended by everyone. I must say that I am impressed with the Klout, refined with lots of s... 
What Linn Kairn to get
Thanks guys....I appreciate the information.. 
Troubleshooting help please
If the gain is too high, I assume that preamp could then work fine with another amp and that it is simply a pre-amp & amp mis-match issue...is that correct. I will spray contact cleaner just in case.Thanks 
Troubleshooting help please
Thanks Newbee, Yes, everything works fine except for the fact that I can't turn volume all the way down to nothing 
Troubleshooting help please
I do have a mute button on remote and a mute switch on preamp itself. These will cut-off sound completely. 
Tubes for CJ MV60SE
Thanks guys... I definitely want to replace with stock tubes, so SED it is as I am perfectly happy with the sound of my CJ amp and system(VTL 2.5 pre-amp, Meridian 508.24, Proac 2 speakers). 
Static noise from speakers
Reubent,Yes, I will swap tubes but I am so surprised to see that system still sounds so good....even with tubes on the way out.Not sure, but I guess that I could also have tubes tested at an audio store instead of swapping. Maybe this could better... 
Static noise from speakers
This morning I swapped interconnects at the preamp and heard some static noise on the right channel. I thought, good so it has to be a preamp tube issue. But, a few second later I also hear static noise on the left channel and then later the noise... 
Static noise from speakers
Yes, I do have tubes. I am using a Conrad Johnson CJ60SE amp and a VTL 2.5 preamp. The tubes in my amp are getting kind of old (2 year old, and a fair amount of listening time). I now seem to vaguely remember that a few months back I had a similar... 
Meridian 568 v ARC Tube preamp for digital scource
Abramsmatch..which ARC preamp would you recommend that has a bit of a tubey sound ? 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
Where did you get your drivers re-foamed ? I am looking for a place to get my Proac 2 main drivers refoamed.Thanks 
Proac response 2
Tim...interesting, I was quoted $700 by a Proac dealer for replacement drivers. What scanspeak driver number did they quote you a price for ?Thanks 
Generic Record Cleaning Solutions
Tvad,What do you mix the isopropyl alcohol with and what is the mixing ratio ... Thanks! 
Tubes for Pathos Classic One MKII
Ken,Thanks for taking the time to put together all this great information...much appreciated !Norm 
Proac 2 VS 2.5
Thanks Lateguestsnomore ...your wisdom is also well received..Happy listenings..