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VPI MK III + Alphason Xenon or Thorens 160 + Opal?
Thanks for the insight Flyingred. The price is actually 1500 not 950ish as I had mentioned originally. Even so, your points are well taken and considering this is my entry into the realm, perhaps it would be more prudent to go lower end first. Gai... 
Shanling CDT-100 Great or Bad ?
I have had this player for 2 years now. I felt this was an incredible purchase for the price. The ability to roll the tubes was a plus. Changing the tubes resulted in an incredible sound that frankly, stopped me in my tracks to modify the unit.How... 
Tube Questions
The 7316's are premium 12au7's made by Amperex. You can use the 5814s without a problem, in fact, likely the second best 12au7 variant is the CBS/Hytron 5814a Square Getter double Mica, circa early to mid 50's. 
Shanling CDT100 vs T200 for red book CD's???
CD T100 for me also is superiod for redbook and I've heard both extensively. As well...the modded CD T100 would not be far off from the price of the CD T200. You might think about that... 
Anyone heard the Coincident SET ???
Yes they are made by ASL...but apparently heavily modified.