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Can a manufacturer post replies & discussions?
Hi Barry, Absolutely, you can participate and I welcome you, it is nice to have manufacturers input. Beware though, it seems some enjoy "going after" those that do input. 
Pass Lab X1 and X250 - Which XLR?
Since owning the X2.5 and X150.5 I haven't cable swapped, I have only used Audience Au24 and have no plans to try others at this time; take that for whatever it is worth. In a past setup I compared the Acoustic Zen Silver Ref II and chose the Au24... 
Buggtussel Speakers - heard 'em?
Tom, where was this show in MI? I am from MI. I have heard the Amygdala's, I thought they were a 'fun' speaker if you wanted to play rock but didn't have the refinement of the N803's I chose, or others. E-mail if you want more info. 
Tuner deviation meter ?
Eldartford, are you sure you have the right meter for your description? My deviation meter on my Kenwood KT-917 moves with the signal level. (i.e it bounces around as the signal level changes, like the signal meters on a cassette deck.) 
Nora Jones new CD -- Copy Protection -- YIKES
What is the consensus on the sound quality? I find the music a bit dull/flat at times, especially the drums. 
Best Interated amp hands down.
...besides, you post a subject title, again, of "best integrated" hand down, and then list integrated amps that are, somewhat, budget minded. 
Best speakers under $650
Used?? What about JM Reynaud Twin's? Not sure of their used price but suspect them close to your range. 
Nora Jones new CD -- Copy Protection -- YIKES
I believe Circuit City advertised it for $11.99 for this week. 
Power Cords - Shielding or No Shielding
Thanks Buscis2, actually, I have owned a couple LAT AC2 power cords and I have read the info Lou has posted.Audio_profiler, I thought heavily about the JPS Digital AC, in fact I posted a wanted ad, received a reply but let it go. My reasoning was ... 
Nora Jones new CD -- Copy Protection -- YIKES
Thanks Budrew. I talked with a gal at Barnes and Noble Monday, she heard a pre-release and said the same as you, more variety. Too bad it isn't released as a SACD/CD hybrid first; I don't have an SACD player, but I prefer to purchase hybrids if po... 
Nora Jones new CD -- Copy Protection -- YIKES
What about the music, do you like the performance at any rate? 
Mcintosh MA6900 v Krell 400xi for S F Cremona
If integrated amps are what you are wanting, have you thought about the Concentra II? 
Experience with Caig's ProGold G5?
There are numerous ProGold products by Caig, how did you decide on the G5 spray? They also have GX5, G100L and Deoxit. A friend went with a liquid intead of the spray, using pipe cleaners to apply. Any thoughts to which process is best? 
Do You Remember Your First CD Player?
A Sony CDP-45 and my first CD was ZZ Top Afterburner; I purchased this in the mid 80's, 1986 maybe. 
need more smoothness
What amp do you have now and what is your budget?