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Can pass labs ax160 macth b&w 802d ?
I just read a review on the pass amps and it was a good one. The only thing I worry about is power to drive the 802D. The warmth and all in matching with 802's is a matter of taste and whats your taste. I would geuss that this amp has plenty of re... 
Outdoor Speakers......please
Hey Catfishbob, the outdoor speaker system my dealer is bringing in for a hi-end outdoor system is the James loudspeakers. I haven't seen or head them but he sais they are great. Check the web for more details I geuss.Beerdraft 
How do I spend $5000? A CD player or DAC for my De
5k used will get you a fine cdp. go with the cdp.beerdraft 
Outdoor Speakers......please
My dealer was thinking about bringing in a new line of high end outdoor speaker systems. It didn't interest me but I will ask him what they were and let you know the name this week if that helps.beerdraft 
Do any speakers image/sound-stage close to walls?
My dealer has wilsons close to the wall like you mention. They were actually placed there by the wilson guy and sound great. I hear he spent all day getting them where he wanted them. I'd vote again for the wilsons.beerdraft 
Help w/speaker choice
Man,thats a big room. I just don't know anything in the price range that will fill it, The speakers I was going to reccomend would be for a smaller room.sorry,Beerdraft 
Conrad Johnson CA200 vs. Mcintosh MA6900
I don't think you could go wrong with either. If it were me, I'd probably get the cj. Its a tough call though. The mcintosh I think will hold more value. The mcintosh also I think will have more bottom end power. Its a toss up for me, flip a coin.... 
SS Amp for natural vocals
Conrad Johnson, how much power do you need for those speakers?beerdraft 
good power cord under $200
Shunyata Diamondback. I used this on my pre amp and it was great there. It also worked on the amp but I put the python helix there. Since you need it for integrated tube, I think this would work. My pre amp was tube. Every system is different thou... 
Bi-wired vs Single Termination
Let us know how it goes.beerdraft 
Harmonic Technology Magic Link 1
I have the, excuse me if I don't get the term just right, magic reference phono, from harmonic tech and like it very much. I think its similar to magic link only that its made for phono only. I use it here but may change it to shunyata eventually.... 
Power cord = steroids for a component--
I have the old version of the cobra which was just under the king cobra. I like it on my CDP not my amp. The one that did wonders for the amp is the python Helix. I'm a firm believer in the Hilix series from Shunyata. I don't really know the diffe... 
Bi-wired vs Single Termination
I had N804, and did bi-wire for a while and went with a better cable not bi-wired, Granted I went to a much better cable, I never noticed a difference when bi wire was used on the 804N. I did bi amp and yes big difference, how ever, I sold one of ... 
good power cord under $200
What are you going to use this power cord on in your system?Beerdraft 
Help w/speaker choice
how big is your listening room?