robertsrussell

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aural symphonics ?
Xmore,I own the biwire hybrid and asone v5i interconects. In my system they are outstanding. Much more natural tone with detail and extension than all other cables I have owned( nordost red dawn, kimber moncle xl, jps supercond+, MIT, tara space &... 
Any Verity, or Avantgarde owners in NYC?
Dolphin,Audio Odessey, a featured dealer on audiogon, carries both lines. I have done a couple transactions with John Rocke and he has been great. 
Best 6DJ8 for ARC SP11,mk11?
Pondman,If the originals are sovtech as I had in my arc I found a big improvement with amprex bugle boys and mullards both will give a warmer more natural tone. The mullard has a litle more treble extension. in my system(a little dark) I prefered ... 
Favorite nos tube?
South,In my system i found the bugle boys were a poor choice as they sounded a little flat my system is a little dark. The mullard (english not holland) branded RCA provided better dynamics and extension while creating a 3d sound stage and natural... 
inexpensive hdcd player or dac
Assemblage dac 2 offers hdcd and offers very good performance for cheap. 
In need of speaker cable help
Demo some JPS superconductor. Excellent cable for the money warmer and sweeter than others I have owned(nordost red dawn, kimber monacle)still detailed with great depth and width in the stage. 
Amplifier suggestions
I have the 10t's which require alot of current I was prepared to spend much more but a friend brought over a pair of meitner 101 mono blocks. This system with a tube preamp has unbelievable synergy. You find these around $1,000-$1,500 range. They ... 
what preamp for ARC VT 130?
Buy an ARC LS-2 pull the sovtech out and put in a NOS Mullard. 
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