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IEC Connector Suggestions
Go for the Schurter 4781, it will accept 12AWG wire without soldering. You can get them from Mouser Electronics for under $5 and alot cheaper if you buy in quanity. The equivalent Oyaide costs $45 and looks identical with the exception of the inte... 
What tubes are used in the Kora Hermes DAC?
Thanks,I popped the top and found (2) EH (Sovtek) 6922's. I have a couple of NOS Amperex BB 6dj8's and put them in place. It made a nice difference. 
Review: Basic Power Cords 14 AWG with Shurter IEC Power cord
Thank you for the fine review. The Basic PowerCords are actually 12AWG. I agree with the comparison to more expensive cords, mine will offer at least 60-70% of the performance and in most cases close to 90%. 
Personal amp evolution
This may take awhile, over the last 17-20 yrs in high end I have owned the following: (not in any particular order)Krell KSA 80Mission Cyrus integratedGolden Tube SE40Rotel RB980?Quicksilver M60'sQuicksilver V4'sAudio Research VT100 MKIIIAudio Not... 
Best all-around cartridge for 500.00 new
I have had quite a few cartridges including a Benz Glider, the Dynavector DV20XH is a great cartridge and works well with the Rega. I had mine on an Origin Live modified RB250.By the way, I have one up for auction. 
which amp would you choose
How about the Odyssey Stratos? Check out all the reviews on Audio Review.