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EQ before Preamp?
The advantage of having the EQ after the preamp is that you can then correct all your sources. Putting it between one source and the preamp only corrects that source .If you only use one source then you have the option of doing either. 
PS Audio Premeir vs. New Shunyata power cond.
My sub is plugged into the PPP, but I don't think that is as critical as your main speakers. You should be fine plugging the sub directly into the wall (except for power surge risks). 
PS Audio Premeir vs. New Shunyata power cond.
I have the Power Plant Premier running everything in my system, and it works great. The built-in analyzer shows me that my AC is coming into the PPP at 118-122V with 2-3% THD, and heading to my gear at 121V with 0.4% THD, quite an improvement. The... 
Escient Compared with Transporter or SB3
Check out Zero One audio - I own the Mercury and love it, as did 6 Moons in their review. 
System sounds different at different times Why?
Get a PS Audio Power Plant Premier. Since I got one my system sounds great all the time. 
The CD you most listened to back in 2007 ?
Johnny Winter - Guitar Slinger. I consider it his most underrated effort. "I Smell Trouble" may be the perfect blues song, IMHO. 
The Dude by TRL
Or the guy from the Bud Light commercials! 
Music Server vs. PC vs. Transport vs. ?
No "pops, ticks and random outs" with the Zero One in the 5 months I have owned it. 
Music Server vs. PC vs. Transport vs. ?
An alternative view: I have the Zero One Mercury music server, and for $2600 I dare anyone to best its sound with a PC. It uses a 24-bit internal DAC (or any DAC you care to plug into it) and my version has a 750GB hard drive that can store about ... 
ARC Reference 110 vs older ARC amps eg VT150
And how does it sound, in your opinion? 
ARC Reference 110 vs older ARC amps eg VT150
What about the ARC VS110? How does that compare with the VTs and the Reference 110. 
Which Class D Amp to Buy?
Does Hypex actually make amps or just amp modules? I see on their website that Channel Islands uses them, anyone else? 
Which Class D Amp to Buy?
I limited it to Class D because I am interested specifically in the two amps I listed above. I'd like to hear from someone with the DAD-M310s, if there is anyone hear who fits that decription. 
Which Class D Amp to Buy?
But has anyone heard the two I mentioned above? 
Seeking best digital amp for $2000
I run the Flying Mole amps (modded) with a Supratek Chenin tube preamp and LOVE the sound. Source is a Zero One Mercury music server.