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Frank is gone. AVA lives on!
Very sad news. RIP Frank.  
Audible Illusions Modulus 3A noise
If you want to try NOS, stick to Tungsram 6922s. Those and the premium only Russian tubes mentioned above, are the only tubes you can count on for superior reliability and sound. I’ve had more than 30 yrs enjoyment from my 3a and 3b, following thi... 
Krell 200 amp, Krell KRC Preamplifier for repair
I second George Meyer. They do good work and have a very professional way of doing business.   
Solid state amp that tube fan can be happy with?
I auditioned the Van Alstine SET 500. Thought it was a very good sounding amp, but while it was smooth and dynamic, I didn’t think it really sounded like a tube amp .  
Looking for a CD Player
Any love for the Hegel Viking?  
Front Row Seat Power Cord?
I started this thread, and appreciate the input from most of the posters. I’m out. Happy Holidays😁  
Audible Illusions Modulus 3A troubles
I have used Tungsram 6922 NOS tubes with Audible Illlusions preamps for close to 30 years and have never had a problem. They sound great. I do agree with previous poster that generally NOS tubes do not work well with AI preamps.  
Front Row Seat Power Cord?
As RichardBrand again correctly noted, microphone placement in recording can also be a factor in the perceived sitting position. But since I am in the market for a new power cord anyway, I’d like to try to adress the issue in this fashion. I’ve tr... 
Front Row Seat Power Cord?
 I agree that  the simple “volume” knob is part of the equation in creating a front perspective, but not the only part.  
Front Row Seat Power Cord?
To clarify I’m looking for a power cord that is around $1000 or less. Thx:)  
Front Row Seat Power Cord?
Thx. Yyz, but Audience Front Rows a little too rich for my blood.😁  
Pass XP-17 and Hana ML loading question
Interested in a Hana ml. I’ve  got an Audible Illudions 3B with the John Curl designed mc stage and fixed 47,000 resistance input . AI says their tests show low output mc’s work better at 47,000, with their design. Base on this thread, I guess I’l... 
MC cartridge for Clearaudio Concept 1600$
I find this discussion interesting because I have a Clearaudio Concept and am considering many of these same cartridges. I have one additional concern though. My preamp is an Audible Illusions 3B with the John Curl designed phono board for low out... 
Audible Illusions Modulus 3A troubles
If it was just the phono section, it could be you are running a very low output moving coil cartridge. Unless it has the optional John Curl phono board, the regular Audible Illusions phono board does not have much gain.  
SST Ampzilla 2000 v2 vs Son of Ampzilla II
I purchased the Son 11 after a direct comparison with the Van Alstine SET500. I’ve also had a Krell 250a and a Forte 1a (Pass deigned) in my home. I found the Son to have the most holographic 3d images of the bunch, deep real(not artificially tigh...