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PASS and ZYX
Scar:I see you use tubes for your pre and power amps. Did you notice any change in the sound when adding the PASS phono amp? I guess what I am wondering is in an all-Audio Research tube system like mine, will a solid state phono section change the... 
Is there any truth to this question?
I have had similarly inefficient speakers, the Magnepan Tympanis, the 3.3s and now the 3.7s. I first heard the Tympanis with an ARC D79 and they sounded wonderful but needed more power. Same thing with the 3.3s and a VAC 65 watt amp. I switched to... 
Audible Illusions hiss
Thanks to everyone for your input. Sounds like the unit needs a checkup and, probably, different tubes. 
PASS and ZYX
I'm sorry... I wasn't clear. I was using the high output Glider with the phono section of my Audible Illusions preamp. That setup did not provide enough gain. I then purchased the ARC PH3SE thinking I could use it and bypass the phono section of t... 
Audible Illusions hiss
The preamp is probably 15 years old but has had very minimum use for much of that time. The tubes were purchased last year from The Tube Store and have less than 100 hours on them. 
FM frequencies cut out by CD player
Thank you for all the information. Since I had never experienced that before I am glad to hear it can be explained by something other than: "Man, that tuner is fried!" I just purchased the tuner and haven't connected an external antenna, just some... 
Basis vs.VPI
Thanks to all for your opinions. I was more familiar with the VPI products but had read some very good reviews regarding the Basis set up. It's reassuring that, in all likelihood, either one would be a good match with the rest of my components. Tw... 
Basis vs.VPI
Apparently, no one has listened to both. Does anyone have any experience with the long term quality of the two brands?