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Speaker cable suggestions for B&W 804 Diamond
that is my plan. I am going to purchase a pair of dedicated amps for my towers in the near future. I will then use my rotel amp for my center and surrounds 
Speaker cable suggestions for B&W 804 Diamond
My setup is a dual purpose home theater/2-channel music. I want to keep my 5-channel rotel amp to use for my center and surrounds. Like I said above, I will be purchasing some nice amps for my towers. Either 2 monoblocks or 2 stereo amps to bi-amp... 
Speaker cable suggestions for B&W 804 Diamond
I am currently using a rotel rsp-1570 processor and a rotel rmb-1575 amp. I am planning to upgrade both components in the near future. When I have some funds available, I would like to listen to a MC275 if I can find one. I may buy two of them and... 
Should I spike my B&W 804D's
I may just try them out on the spikes anyway. My curiosity is getting the better of me. I will report back after I listen to them for a few days on the spikes. 
Should I spike my B&W 804D's
thanks for the insight guys. I am hesitant to mess with it too much. It is already sounding really good to my ears. I'm just always trying for that last little tweak. I fear I am at the point of diminishing returns though as far as speaker setup g... 
Nobility VP-2 Magnetic Levitation audio rack
It does seem like a good theory but, the magnetic field surely has negative effects on the equipment it supports. Those would be some pretty strong magnets to levitate at least 40 pounds of turntable. I think I will look for another solution. 
JMW 10.5 tonearm cartridge recommendation
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I talked with Peter at soundsmith. He said my soundsmith boheme cartridge will be a good match. He suggested adding some mass to the head of the arm by using the EZ - mount screws and to add 2 or 3 drops of damping... 
dedicated power line for audio equipment
thanks for the kind replies. I looked into some of the cryo treated wire. That may be a little bit out of my price range. I will probably end up going with 3 - 20amp lines using 10/2 romex. One line for each of my monoblocks and one line for my co... 
Need advice for B&W 804 diamond amplification
Thanks for all the responses guys. There is a Hi-Fi shop that is in a bigger city about an hour away. They deal Mcintosh gear. I am going to see if they have any demo models they can loan me for a home audition. I Think I am going to stay with SS ... 
Need advice for B&W 804 diamond amplification
thanks for the suggestions. sorry for the poor indentations, I was typing this out on my phone. 
Need advice for B&W 804 diamond amplification
Does anyone have any suggestions? Are there any B&W 804D owners out there.... Please help me out guys. 
American made cartridge anyone?
I am using a soundsmith boheme cartridge. I really enjoy it. They are produced in new york. give them a look. 
E.A.R. 834P vs. Rogue Audio Ares
thanks for the input guys, I appreciate the suggestions. For those that care to know I decided to go with the ares.