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Question for tube aficionados
I have a VTL 2.5 preampI ran OEM 12AU7 JJ’s up until about 4 years ago.I went to NOS 12AU7 Amperex Bugle boys - a significant improvement over the JJ’sI just got NOS Telefunken 12AU7’s - another significant improvement over the Bugle Boys. There’s... 
Tubes in VTL 2.5 preamp
I've had my TL2.5 preamp since new in '97It's an early one with 12AU7's & 6350'sI ran a couple sets of JJ's that VTL sells.I ran a set of Amperex Bugle Boy 12AU7's for the last 3-4 years. There was a significant improvement over the JJ's.I jus... 
Looking for speaker suggestions
I would go with Magnepan or Vandersteen.I went from Magnepan to Vandersteen a long time ago.I run a VTL tube preamp & the Vandersteens do remarkable things when pushed with tubes. 
Initial impressions of my new Vandersteen Quatro's in Audi Havana Black
I have a pair of 2ce’s that I’ve had for a long time. They still amaze me.Driven with a VTL 2.5 pre & Aragon 4004 amp.The tube pre really does wonderful things with these speakers 
Has anyone considered rebuying a speaker you once owned??
I had a pair of MG2b's a long time ago.Then went to Vandersteen 2Ce'sStill running them now.I sometimes think about trying the magnepan 3.6 or 3.7 but the Vandersteen's are quite nice