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Tubes for Modulus 3A
what is the difference between the 3a and 3b? There is no mention of the 3b on AI website. 
Optimum Tracking force for Dynavector 20XL
I set the cartridge for 2 grams, got overhang right on the money, vta is perfect, but on even slightly warped record records, cartridge drags on the record!!! What is wrong?? 
Tubes for Modulus 3A
Funny you mention this as that is exactly what I was planning on. Yesterday, I ordered the JJ6922 tubes from The Tube Store and when they arrive, I will put the EH6922 tubes from my Raysonic into the Modulus 3a and the JJ's will go into the Rayson... 
Tubes for Modulus 3A
I didn't try the tubes from my other preamp as I had already installed it in my office system. The sound seems to be getting better as the tubes break in, There is definitely more detail than my Modulus 3 had and the bass is tight, but not full. R... 
Tubes for Raysonic CD 168
What I am looking for is the lush tube sound but I don't want to spend a lot of $$$ on NOS tubes. I am looking for something mainstream and easy to get that won't break the bank for under 60.00 a pair.I tried some Sovtek 6922 and some 6H23EB tubes... 
Sony SACD XA777ES V Apollo, Marantz 8003 HELP
I compared the redbook portion of the sa8001 to a Jolida jd100a tube cd player. The Jolida player walks all over the Marantz. I also have a Pioneer Elite pd-65 cd player (the one with the stable platter and Legatto link processor) and although it ... 
Sony SACD XA777ES V Apollo, Marantz 8003 HELP
I own a Marantz 8001 and am not impressed with it. I use it for sacd only. It does not impress me on redbook cd. 
What is the best tube preamp currently available?
Check out the Audible Illusions Modulus 3A. The Modulus 3 has been the cornerstone of my system for the past 15 years. I have NEVER felt the need to upgrade. It has an extremely quiet phono preamp and uses only 4 6922 tubers or varient.The preamp ...