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Systems:some tweek responsive,some not?
I've been building my system for over 20 years. I have a multitude of tweks which cost very little to a hell of a lot. "Fringe" tweaks such as power cords, very high end cabling and power filtering make bigger improvments after getting the foundat... 
Best and Worst customer service?
Best: Brain at BMI, Vac, Kimber Kableand and Wireworld have all been most helpful. 
SS vs Tube: What do you hear?
I've had SS preamps and SS amp combinations, different tube preamps with great SS amps and then I bought a VAC Renaissance 70/70 amp to mate with my VAC preamp. That was the best up to that point but there is no argument for the bass delivered by ... 
Pease help with next upgrade
I agree that getting better speaker cables may help but I am confused as to what brand of cables you are using. Nordost and Kimber mixed? Now you want to intorduce another brand (ZEN) to the mix? Every cable is colored in some way and finding the ... 
Which sub is better for audio
www.gen-tech.com (genesis) Model 928 $1500 and outstanding for music. Deep, detailed, fast with no overhang and massive 1000 wat internal amp. 
Which sub is better for audio
www.gen-tech.com Model 928 $1500 and outstanding for music. Deep, detailed, fast with no overhang and massive 1000 wat internal amp. 
The BEST system you've ever built !!!!
Although I'm not in the same league as some here I have a pretty special system, full of tubes in a dedicated room in my basement. My Equipment list: 2 dedicated 20 amp power lines API Power wedge 116 MkII on all except amps Front ends: CEC TL1X T... 
NRG Control Power Amps
I used to have an A-150S amp for a while. NRG is long gone now. 
Need Genesis Digital lens manual
http://www.gen-tech.com/ Download it for free 
Good entry level transport?
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Good entry level transport?
CEC TL2X hands down used for around $1000 to $1300. Awesome! 
CABLES for Tubes?
I agree with the silver wire. Also consider Kimber KCAG or Silver streak. I currently use Wire World Gold EclipseIII in my all tube setup. 
vac or art audio
I'll chime in here and support VAC. I've got a Renaisance 70/70 MKII and it's the last amp I will own. I've had it several years and every time I go to any Audio Salon to listen to newer and better stuff I always prefer the sound I am getting at h... 
Anyone Know What VTL sounds like?
Don't forget about VAC! Some very fine, well built and exquisite sounding gear. If you can find it used it will be a bargain, especially Renaissance series amps such as a 30/30 or 70/70. 
Are WE 300B Tubes Worth $600-$700 a set
Where do you source the KR 300B? I have a VAC Ren 70/70 and would need 2 matched quads. How much ???