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VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers
You can slide the fuse tray out with a golf tee or a small screw driver and pop the fuse out of the clip which takes me about 5 seconds. 
VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers
Experiment with direction the second day, I like Cannon D or something with good high end extension and you'll hear the right direction has more clarity/focused soundstage. 
VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers
Give the AH fuse a week to settle in, definitely more palpable and organic sounding than the SR.Know of anyone looking for a Vac 160i? 
VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers
Experiment with fuse direction, it makes a difference 
VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers
small,5x20mm 
VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers
Fuse; 5A SB 
VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers
I don't believe 6550 can be used in the Vac and the AH fuses are the real deal, I have them in all of my components and yes, they're better the SR. 
Review: Audio Magic Illusion Umbilical PC for ModWright Power cord
Brownsfan,Your review is similar to my findings and in my system the Illusion Umbilical was superior in ALL areas and is a great upgrade... 
VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers
Agriculturist,Those are Herbies SuperSonic Stabilizers that were used on top of my CD Player but moved them to the Vac after reading a review on the Vac PHI 200. I have not heard any improvements probably because they're too light and thought they... 
VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers
Still doing my research but Pass and Hegel are a few I'm considering. It's going to be hard moving away from the Vac but more power is needed... 
What speakers for 10k?
The Crescendos that are listed for sale on this site would be a steal and it's a fantastic loudspeaker... 
VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers
If you're wanting a neutral and very quiet tube, the Sovtek 12AX7 LPS is better than Psvane TII and the reissue Tung-Sol at $30 a pair.http://www.mcshanedesign.net/ 
VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers
Agriculturist,I'll look into some NOS varieties as well. Try some reissue GL or Tung-Sol and you'll be amazed at the level of improvement at a low cost. 
VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers
Agriculturist,Which 12AX7 tubes are you using in the phono section V01/V02? I'm currently using Tung-Sol 12AX7 reissue because they are so quiet and very clean sounding. 
VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers
Knghifi,The tubes worked flawlessly for 4 months and noticed the static and that one of the leds wasn't blinking with the beat. I removed all of the tube immediately before failure could occur.Their are a few reputable dealers that have not had a ...