agrogon

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Is the extra money worth it
I ordered the Acme 845 PSVane from China-HiFi, will let you know how it goes. Thanks for advice!  
Is the extra money worth it
Bigtwin, Thank you for the link, agreed a good price.  Can you tell me why you went with the Acme and not the WE 845 Plus? These probably are the same tubes that Grant Fidelity is selling just relabeled.  I would think all the 845 tubes are comin... 
Requesting upgrade advice
erik_squires I would consider a CJ preamp.  Probably be warmer but would it have the detail of the ACR?  I would need to try in my system.   I do see how the Audio Research REF 6 would sound similar to what I have.   What CJ preamp do you recomme... 
Requesting upgrade advice
Thank you. Looking for better sound. I have textured walls to help with the flat surfaces, windows covered with wooden shades and lots of pictures.  I added a shelf around the top corner of the room and hung my beer can collection from the 80s. ... 
Am I Killing My Sound?
All, Thank you.  Great Feedback and helpful!!!  
Step up transformer recommendation
I have the older PH3SE phono preamp 'not the reference'  I added the resistors for the 100 ohms input impedance adjustment.  The system played but at a really low volume, I could hear the music when I turned it up to 70% volume.   Yes this preamp... 
Step up transformer recommendation
I was thinking the Rothwell MCL could be an option?  Or do I need to look for something better?   Is it money well spent to go for a high dollar SUT like the one above?  thanks!