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I need some clarity
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any ideas on fan cooling of a high powered amp?
4" square muffin fans, one on each side of the amp works well for me, using a variac to slow them down to a tolarably quiet noise level. Do not use a noise-generating dimmer for this, not even the motor control variety.and orient the fans such tha... 
Wattgate or Jena outlets?
I think Larry meant to say the he found little difference between the cryo'd Hubbel 8300 & the Wattgate 381. I have not made the comparison to Jena but the Wattgate really did it for me bigtime - no regrets at all. 
I need some clarity
try experimenting with different upgrade AC power cords on any / all components that have detachable cords. Every cord sounds different, & they don't even perform in exactly the same way when placed on different components. Try out some differ... 
Magnum Dynalab 205 FM Signal Sleuth focusing bad?
My 205 is almost 20 years old & it still works just fine. On the unjt you bought, it seems that someone may have forced the knobs, or removed them & re-installed incorrectly. The anecdotal reports sound like user errors - do you know how t... 
Dedicated lines/surge protectors?
In addition to a Joslyn gas-tube-discharge primary arrestor providing whole house transient protection, I include an MOV (metal oxide varistor = model GEV130LA20B) wired in parallel across every AC outlet that I want to protect. I understand that ... 
PC for Magnum Dynalab tuner
I use a VD Signature on my MD102. The much more flexible BMI Eel worked pretty well but not quite as well. Might be fine for the MD100. Kimber's PK6 is also light & flexible & does a nice job. Why not try one of Ernie's cords; for the pric... 
Shipping/packing-what's the standard for pre & CD?
You must have at least 2" of appropriate packing material in between the equipment & the box, or a damage claim will be denied. Double box it: if the buyer requests, then that's what he gets, but use cut foam blocks or something more solid tha... 
Why no remote?
Second, is there a way around this? Creek OBH-10? Others? Would this affect the sound in any way?Dave to answer your question, that add-on Creek is the surest way to degrade your sonics, & via remote control at that! Not only are you adding th... 
Signal Flow of older AudioQuest Topaz
Gem's answer is correct, & yes it certainly makes a difference, assuming you know what to listen for. 
Looking for isolation suggestions...
This sounds like it used to be me talking to myself:I probably have all the resolution anyone on this planet would ever want. I would like something rich sounding, excellent bass performance is a must as wellUse a Zoethecus Z-Slab shelf - these ar... 
What's you opinion?
Servodrive 
Can I run my Amp from a Line Conditioner?
You are the best one to decide if the HTS is limiting dynamics: just use your ears. My guess is that it *might*.Also FWIW:Basic power amps and powered subs do not need surge suppression because we feel they are adequately protected by their own in... 
Front port vs. Rear Port
Speakers for near backwall placement 
Newbie que on "recommended amplifier" rating
A 400 watt amp is sized perfectly for a 200 watt speaker. Go for it!