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Shuguang Treasure tubes....
Where are you positioning the Sylvania and the RCA JWM? 
B&W 802 N vs. D
If people will just stick to the mans question the thread will be more enjoyable....let's check the ego's and subjective opinions about this is better than that, none of us is any more correct about what sounds good than the rest of us... 
VAC Signature Preamplifier mkII
Gotta love audio forums....no offense guys, but you're hijacking a thread a guy started about how happy he was with his preamp into a whole other debate...That said, thanks for the feedback on the Tung Sol Mtdking 
VAC Signature Preamplifier mkII
Which positions did you use the roundplates in on the Phi 300.1 Mtdking? 
VAC Signature Preamplifier mkII
Ahh, bummer...Texas here, would have been a fun comparison to do! 
VAC Signature Preamplifier mkII
Where are you located Jafox? I would love to hear both together as well! Michael was not in a position a couple years back to get me a demo or I could easily be an Aria owner today as I am a VAC owner... 
VAC Signature Preamplifier mkII
Difference makes the world go round.... :-)Congrats on everyone lovin their pre. Brian, welcome to the Ren Sig Family! 
VAC Signature Preamplifier mkII
Phi 300.1 times two = not weak in bass department! :-) 
VAC Signature Preamplifier mkII
I have had my Ren Sig MkII for a couple of years now, and paired with monoblock Phi 300.1's I cannot imagine wanting anything more, splendid equipment and spot on description of Kevin Hayes AudioBrian, one of the great minds and true gentlemen in ... 
battery powered with 'vivid' sound
Dodd has a prototype battery amp that sounds terrific, give him a call. 
KCI Pure Gold and the benefits
I have had some prototype Silkworm + with Xhadow Connectors for a few days now and wanted to give some quick, early impressions for those following this thread and wondering about the next gen cables from John. The + has all the qualities of the o... 
Who gets your system and music after you are gone?
I left all the gear to my oldest son....but left all the cables to my wife....I just thought it was funny :-) 
Founder of Valve Amplification Co. VAC passes...
Great reccomendation for reading Douglas. A friend gave me this book about a year after I lost my Dad, very insightful look into others relationships and grieving processes. 
Founder of Valve Amplification Co. VAC passes...
One point of clarification, that will hopefully take nothing away from the well wishes for the Hayes family. Channing Hayes was not the founder of VAC as the thread title states, Kevin was. His father played a key support role in the early years a... 
Founder of Valve Amplification Co. VAC passes...
I am obviously a VAC client, but have also been fortunate enough to have come to consider Kevin a friend over the years. I would second Albert's well-worded wishes for love and fond memories to fill the void the Hayes family is feeling with the pa...