Quote: I confess that I own a Simpson Chubby 2 and I absolutely love it . However, a horse hair brush for $2.45 is certainly intriguing!

I really like all 3 programs, but, Fidelia with the FHX plug-in gets my vote. 

I've played since I was 13 (about 19 years) and have 4 guitars: a Guild S300A-D (a pretty rare, idiosyncratic instrument from the the late 70s), a '73 Strat, an Epiphone Elitist Les Paul (wine red), and a Martin D18S. I play at home through a Vox VT20+, but I have a 1965 Fender Pro Reverb...

Quote: I definitely have to try out an Amperex 12au7. I've been using a Mullard 12au7 for the past few days and it's really amazing. It has a weighty and warm, yet detailed sound and is noticeably more 3D sounding than the other tubes I've tried. I'm really enjoying it!

Quote: Agreed.

Quote: I've never done a direct comparison, but I have used Wilkinsons, which I find to be good blades. However, I find the Gillettes to be exceptionally smooth, confortable, and long lasting. Blades preferences vary wildly though, so I recommend trying out as many as you can. 

Quote: I really like the Gillette 7 o'clock series.

Quote: Ah, well if your hands are very large you may very well be more comfortable with the larger handle. I just feel that the added weight of a large handle makes it a little more difficult to use very little pressure against the skin, which is an important component of DE safety razor...

Quote:   There isn't an advantage per se, it's really just a matter of preference. The Grande, along with other heavy-handled razors, like the Merkur 38C, are regarded by many as more aggressive razors than their lighter counterparts by virtue of the fact that they situate more weight...

Quote: Truthfully, I haven't either. However, I belong to a couple of wet shaving forums and the consensus is that the heads are the same, but that the different handles result in a somewhat different feel and balance; the EJ is a little more handle-heavy than the Muhle. 

Quote: Oh yeah, definitely. I was just pointing out another good option for those looking to save a little cash.

I ordered a Mullard 12AU7 yesterday. I'll post my thoughts once I've listened to it a little.

The Muhles are very nice razors, but the Edwin Jagger DE89 series uses the same head design and costs a lot less. They're fantastic razors.

I've tried the following non-stock, vintage tubes in my PSII:   1. Telefunken 12AU7 2. Amperex 'A frame' 6DJ8 3. Raytheon black plate triple mica 12AT7   They all sound crisper, punchier, and more spacious than the stock tube, but they all have their individual quirks. I go back and...

The Hifiman HE-400. I really love these cans. My Shure SRH840 and Senn HD558 have been collecting dust since I acquired these bad boys.