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Question about the tube in the Vincent PHO-700
As I mentioned, the tube is in the circuit.  This tube does not replace any solid state circuitry however.  I am very familiar with the circuitry on the 08, the 700 and 701.  The 700 is literally a 08 with an additional audio stage added for the 1... 
Recordings that only sound good on resolving systems
I have an original RCA LIVING STEREO from the late 1950's called "Music For Bang, baaROOM AND HARP" by Dick Schory's New Percussion Ensemble.  It has been on HP's Super-Disk List for decades.  I have learned that audiophile approved entry-level de... 
Question about the tube in the Vincent PHO-700
I had one of these for evaluation.  The tube is in the circuit.  However, I was not a fan of their approach.  Essentially, this is a Vincent PHO-8 with a tube added to the end of the circuitry.  It's not like the tube replaces any solid state part... 
Dared VP-845 Bias Adjustment? 845W Tubes?
I have had a VP-845 for a couple of years and I have learned a few things about this amplifier (not everything). I'll cover some bases. For the 6sn7 NOS tubes I have only tried RCA GTB black ladders and Sylvania chrome dome black base green print.... 
Dared VP-845 Bias Adjustment? 845W Tubes?
To hijack an old thread, I have to agree that the Chinese Shuguang 6N8 (6SN7) is a damn nice sounding tube in the VP-845. I got into "tube rolling" pretty hot and heavy for a while with this thing; using old used, NOS, the ones that people recomme...