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Krell x-series, are ther any sonic benifits?
Kichoi, please keep us informed. I would be keen to find out what improvement a $500 upgrade offers. BTW, do you use the KCT preamp ? If so, does Krell provide any upgrade to CAST II for it ? 
Krell x-series, are ther any sonic benifits?
I would tend to agree with Ericbee - Krell did it probably for marketing purpose. Looking at the specifications the entire new line of amp have the same weights and dimensions as their predecessors, yet they are each 100W more powerful. Since the ... 
Where can I get XLR to RCA adapters?
http://www.markertek.com. Good quality Neutrik adaptors for about $10 a piece. 
To turn off or not to turn off
What worries me about leaving my equipment on all the time is the possibility of surge damage, as sdcampbell has experienced. I am thinking to buy a PS Audio Ultimate Outlet primarily for surge protection purpose. Could it offer enough protection ... 
Power strip manufacturers?
Where can I buy the Wiremold power strips ? I went to Home Depot a couple of weeks ago and all I found was the long version (for bench use ?). Thanks. 
US 2x110 volt 60Hz the same as 220Volt 50Hz
Thanks albertporter, it is all clear now. 
US 2x110 volt 60Hz the same as 220Volt 50Hz
Correction to my above post, please replace "out-of-phase" with "in-phase". 
US 2x110 volt 60Hz the same as 220Volt 50Hz
Question for albertporter and sndsel - two out-of-phase 120 V lines added together should give 240 V. If their phases are 120 degree apart it doesn't add to 220 V. Am I miss something here, or my high school trigonometry gets too rusty ? 
Anyone heard the new Monster Power Conditioners?
The recommended retail price of $200. You might be able to find it cheaper elsewhere though. 
Interconnect question, balanced and single ended?
www.markertek.com has good quality Neutrik XLR-to-RCA and vice versa adaptors at about $10 a piece. With such an amount of money I guess it does no harm to try...... 
Anyone heard the new Monster Power Conditioners?
Just went to my local Tweeters and they have the new 2100 in stock. Looks cool. 
Has anyone heard the new Wadia 301 yet?
With the always delayed launch schedule, I wonder whether Wadia is still struggling after bought by AVR (?). The delay in replying emails also doesn't inspire much confidence. 
Speaker Stand Recommendation
I thought Target was out of business awhile ago. Please correct me if I am wrong. 
Sony SCD-1 balanced or unbalanced?
It seems the SCD-1 doesn't have a true balanced output, instead it is converted from the unbalanced one by some additional circuitry. At least this is what was discussed in AudioAsylum.... 
Buying a Lovan rack from Dynadirect
Thanks for the replies.