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digital Amp. Going green
IMO if you are spending more than $100 per month to heat your home mid-winter (Where it snows) you have options to go green. If your electric bill is more than $20 you have options to go green. If you are getting less than 40 miles per gallon or a... 
Used Rogue Audio Cronos - any warnings?
If the condition is a problem hold off for another Cronus. They come up weekly. BUT, it sounds like you already know the Rotel won't cut it. Good luck. 
how do you deal with heavy power cords?
Just have your butler hold 'em. 
Intergrated amp for Totem Sttaf
I read through the thread but didn't see a budget. Are you looking to spend $500 or $5,000? I would look at amplification more than source. 
Devore Super 8 speakers with WHAT cable?
Take a close look at Synergistic cables. The plug in thing bothers me and quantum tunneling sounds illegal, but I've stopped thinking about cables with SR. Organic, timbre, energy, is what I would say. 
Devore Super 8 speakers with WHAT cable?
Are you trying to change some characteristic from what you are hearing now? 
Conrad Johnson CA200 vs. Mcintosh MA6900
I seriously considered both units and after listening ended up with the ARC VSi-55. It all comes down to synergy I guess. To each his own.Good luck. 
Do any speakers image/sound-stage close to walls?
Why don't you get out to listen to some speakers while taking some classes on becoming less afraid of your wife? 
SS Amp for natural vocals
Try a Luxman. 
I Have 100K for Speakers?
From what I've heard you really need to work down from the Verity Sarastro. Good luck! 
Synergistic LED's How long do they last ???
I hope they don't last long. I'm thinking of putting some black tape over them. The cables are great but why do I need blue light radiating all over the place? On a positive note LED's use almost no electricity. 
Acoustic Zen Adagio vs Devore Gibbon Super 8
Verity Tamino's beat both the Forest and the 8's IMO. I've owned all three and would consider the Tamino in your mix.I've not heard the Adagio but a good friend of mine says they are really fast, best for a surround system. He find the 8's very mu... 
Has anyone used "Quiet Rock" sheet rock in room?
Also, if you are going to insulate the best option is blown in poly spray foam, next would be blown in cellulose or laying blue jean batts. Stay away from fiberglass for insulation because it's junk.Blueboard and plaster is better than sheetrock t... 
Will the Cayin a88t drive the Totem Hawks?
I had an Cayin A88t paired with Totem Forests and thought it ran out of steam in the low end. I ultimately wasn't satisfied with the imaging or the control. I would go with a bigger tube amp or a different speaker. Mo money!On the other hand there... 
Has anyone used "Quiet Rock" sheet rock in room?
Rigid foam is a great way to go. You can get anywhere from 1/2 in to 2 inch in 4x8 foot sheets. I have this on the exterior walls of my house and you can't hear anything. You would just need to make sure you or someone doing the project understand...