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I'm thinking of getting into tubes, what do you
Thanks again Spencer. OK, I'm going to put the BAT VK30 on my 'short list'. (I just missed a nice one on Audiogon.) But they are very spendy compared to an ARC SP-9 mk II. Would they sound 2 or 3 times as good too? 
I'm thinking of getting into tubes, what do you
Does the BAT VK5i have a tape loop and 2 aux inputs? Is an SE version available with the six paks and/or the Russian 6H30 tubes? 
I'm thinking of getting into tubes, what do you
Thanks again Swampwalker. After much consideration, I'm thinking about going with a later ARC preamp like the LS 16 mkII or one of the BAT models. It will work as long as the preamp has 1 tape loop and at least 1 set of aux inputs. It would need t... 
I'm thinking of getting into tubes, what do you
Thanks for all of your advice. But do any of the BAT models have 2 tape loops? 
I'm thinking of getting into tubes, what do you
Thank you Tpsonic and Spencer. At one time I had Krell monoblocks and I was told that if I was going to use a tube preamp, I should send the amps in to get the transformer taps changed (?). Anyway, I've listed a want ad for a pair of VAC PA 160 mk... 
Your favorite three Rolling Stones songs?
This is tough. How many did they write? Over 400 I believe. Anyway, here goes-1)Can't You Hear Me Knockin'2)Midnight Rambler3), 3) hmmmm, Ok. I'll go with- Under My Thumb. 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
Lots of great music listed here already. Maybe some of these sre repeats but here goes.1)Satchmo Plays King Oliver- Classic Records reissue LP2)Oh Brother Where Art Thou Soundtrack- cd3)James Taylor 'Hourglass'- cd4)Norah Jones 'Come Away With Me'... 
Where can I get quality cassettes.
My thanks to Sean, Jond, Driver and Slipknot1 for your helpful responses. I'll be checking these sources.