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Integrated Owners: I Need an Excellent Power Cord
Take a look at Transparent's Gen 5 XL Powercord.  
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Herndonb, are you a dealer for Purist? I see you're selling one of those cords. 
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Right, Jafant, though I have not talked with him as often. 
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Jafant, thanks! 
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When I call Transparent for information, which has been many times over the years, I have  always gotten very good and clear explanations as well as a excellent customer service and an attitude of being helpful and willing to answer the questions ... 
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Jafant,i believe it is partly built in Taiwan. Build quality is outstanding. Very high level of fit and finish, and I am pretty picky about that. You could take a look at Fremer's review, as well as a long thread on Audioshark about it. It really ... 
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Consider a used Musical Fidelity NuVista 800 (13k new). No one talks about it, but it is phenomenal. Would be in your price range used. One (very big and heavy) box, plenty of power to drive any speaker, and good aesthetics (IMHO).  
Last CD player?
My last CD player is the new Musical Fidelity NuVista CD, companion to the NuVista 800 integrated amp. It's fabulous. I've had it since last December, and I love it. You won't read much about it here. Try to find one to listen to. 
HFT, Apertures, or something else?
Still listening with all 3 levels. Initial observations include enhanced clarity, a bit more resolution of fine details, purity of tone--but I'm still evaluating by going through familiar recordings. So far pretty positive I think. Soundstage slig... 
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Will do. 
HFT, Apertures, or something else?
So I received my HFTs. Installed levels 1-3 all at once. I know I should probably have done one level at a time and listened at each new level, but it was pretty late when I got home and I didn't really have the patience to do it that way. I figur... 
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You're welcome, John! 
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Sorry John. Powerisolator Reference (which comes with a Reference Powerlink MM2x Powercord), and the Powercord XL (or XL Powercord?), which is their newest and best Powercord just below Opus. I'm going to put that on my amp. 
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Jafant, thanks for your comments. I am also a big fan of Transparent. I have been very happy with all of their products I have owned. Their customer service is excellent; they are very helpful and willing to answer questions. Not only that but the... 
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Thanks mrvordo. Very helpful indeed! I already have a dedicated line, so I'm  covered there. I have decided to go with the PIR and a PCXL too.