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Need recommendations on speaker cables
I've always used Transparent Ultra calbes with my B&W speakers. 
FM tuners - Are they OBSOLETE ?
I bought one and never used it. NT 
What preamp & power amp to buy?
BAT Balanced Audio Technology - NT 
Power cord for BAT VK250 amp.
I use Transpaent Super power cords, interconnects and speaker cables with my VK55SE Amp and VK32SE preamp. I have never thought of changing. Although, some day I may try Cardas. 
Best tube mono blocks under $15,000?
Try BAT VK-150SE or BAT VK-55SE. I'm not sure of the price. 
Has your HiFi changed your musical tastes
Thanks. I had B&W N803's before the Rosa's. They were hard to drive so I had used a sub to get the low end. 
Has your HiFi changed your musical tastes
I have always loved classical music, but could never get it to sound good in my system. I added a lot of room treatment (absorption and diffusion). Now, classical music sounds like it is live.Add some room treatments and go to classical music!You ... 
What does one purchase after owning horns?
Try Eggelston Rosa. Great midrange detail and full range bass in a small package. 
Budget Strategies forTightening up Bass?
DYI room treatment - bass traps in the corners and absorption at the 1st reflection points. You will be amazed by the results. 
What Cables should I try?
Try Tranparent and Cardas. 
Opinions on what to upgrade first; speakers or DAC
The upgrade the speakers, then the DAC. I upgraded my speakers last. I wish I would have upgraded them first so I could tell how good or bad my current system sounded. 
Best Hobby related purchase of 2010
Pair of RPG Modffusors that are placed between the speakers. The diffusion gives life-like sound. 
transparent cable sound signature
I use the Musicwave Ultra spesker cables and balanced interconnects. I find them to help with the soundstaging and lower nose floor. 
transparent cable sound signature
I use the Musicwave Ultra MM2 speaker cables and balanced interconnects (MM1). I find them to help with the soundstaging and lower nose floor. 
Room Treatments
I found that absorption gives you clarity and diffusion give you realism. Take a look at my system. The room treatments are the most important part. I've added RPG Modfractals between the speakers and more bass trapping in the corners above the mo...