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Looking to power my Rega R9's
Contact this guy to float a balloon on an OSIRIS Bob Tater at Target HiFi in Bradenton FLA Target Hifi6640 Butlers Crest DriveBradenton, FL 34203 Phone: (941) 753-4887FWIW 
Looking to power my Rega R9's
Man ...... you stole the R9s for $1500!!!! Bravo!! ... good call! Well done indeed!!IF properly driven (emphasis added) by a high-end source and high-end amp , the R9s are serious contenders and no pretenders to the current successor model RS10s i... 
Shipping heavy speakers
+1 for the prior post in getting comparative quotes from branded reputable couriers , but with the express understanding that that they are PROPERLY prepared for shipment FIRST to avoid tragedy .Do you still have the original OEM boxes and (presum... 
Looking to power my Rega R9's
I have the R9’s along with the RVOX cc , R3s and RIs in my "A" system and the RX1s in my "B" system, so I know the REGA brand wellif you really want to take the R9s to a new level , replace the receiver (any receiver...) with a top-shelf 2-channel... 
I'm not dreaming - these are great CD copies
XRCDs..... on my REGA ISIS Valve cdp, the audio performance step-up with their 20 - 24 bit remastering is not subtle. 
Power amp/integrated amp suggestions for SUPER POWER HUNGRY/INEFFICIENT SPEAKERS
"stereo5 -- Don’t expect much for 500.00"Regrettably, There are some cold hard facts here:(A) +1 (emphasis added) in full agreement with STEREO5’s post above.... full stop.(B) Without prejudice to (A) above....Everything in this hobby is built to ... 
Just starting to look for 4K Bluray player
ARCAM UDP411where this model excels and passes the competition, is in its audio performance capabilitieswell-worth an audition http://www.arcam.co.uk/products,FMJ,BD-Player,udp411.htmhttp://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/arcam-udp411https://hometh... 
Power amp/integrated amp suggestions for SUPER POWER HUNGRY/INEFFICIENT SPEAKERS
REGA OSIRIS integrated amp work for you? It's a powerhouse .http://www.rega.co.uk/osiris.htmlhttps://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/hi-fi-and-audio/amplifiers/rega-isis-and-osiris-66135...http://audiofi.net/2012/08/rega-osiris-punching-heavy/ 
Upgrading speaker cables...
"...... you are better with one better set with jumpers than two pairs of a lesser cables...."+1 ....Nailed it!That is the best advice you will ever get in this thread...,full stop. 
What is your favorite system for an Office or a Secondary System
ARCAM SOLO MUSIC (latest 3rd generation)REGA RX1 standmounts/ bookshelve speakers 
Organic Power Cord with Micro-Detail
LFD AC Mains Cable$395.00https://generubinaudio.com/shop?olsPage=products%2Flfd-ac-mains-cableI have one- highly recommended Made in the UK1.25 Meter Length (4 feet) LFD Audio AC Mains Cable".... Like everything made by Richard Bews of LFD Audio, ... 
market for new IC cables.AQ,Cardas,Nordost&Kimber
Adg101"....All the the brands listed make great cables and sound different from each other so best to try them at home first if possible..."+1 ...Emphasis added ....this is the best advice you will ever solicit in this forum. All the rest is just ... 
Audio Education
http://www.uhfmag.com/Books.htmlhttp://www.uhfmag.com/ReadingRoom.html 
DIY Jumper Suggestions
IMO..... keep it simple to retain optimal synergy ...., full stop.Go invest in the same brand / same model OEM factory jumpers Anything less is a full compromise with added unknown risks that you already know;  as evidenced by the existence of you... 
How to re-terminate Valhalla
VALHALLAS are premium cables with a classic FMV on resale or trade.I would only have NORDOST reterminate them if you want to retain their value . Otherwise you won’t likely be able to ever sell them as OEM VALHALLAS again because of a non-factory ...