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10/3 or 10/2 to each outlet?
Thank you all so very much for the explanations. I've learned alot from this thread.(Jea48...great explanation). I takes alot of effort to communicate these concepts to the uninitiated. Just a couple of last questions. I met with a very competent ... 
10/3 or 10/2 to each outlet?
Thanks guys. So the only reason for using 10/3 with dedicated lines would be to use the extra hot as an isolated ground. Do you use an isolated ground only in the instance where you have a sub panel needing its own grounding rod? Ideally I'd like ... 
Help me decide b/w a Stealth XXX or a BPT 2.5
What is the difference b/w the regular Stealth and the Steath MK II version. Thanks guys. 
Help me decide b/w a Stealth XXX or a BPT 2.5
Sammie I'm curious as to why you are selling your Matrix then? Thanks. Dave. 
Calling all electricians for advice on wiring home
To all Is there a need to use shielded 10 gauge solid copper wire vs regular 10 guage copper from Home Depot (Romex or equivalent) when putting in dedicated lines? Thanks. Dave 
Calling all electricians for advice on wiring home
You guys are too much!! Some great advice out there. My last question is...given 3 dedicated circuits, how many of you use power conditioning devices beyond the dedicated lines? I can't afford 3 dedicated conditioners (Use 1 Audioprism Foundation ... 
Odyssey Stratos, McCormack DNA 225 or Bryston4BST?
Thanks to all of you for the great insight and opinions. To Vladamir, since I'm not a 'techie' but rather just like great sounding music, does the following suffice for the AR SP16L to drive the Stratos?OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 260 ohms Single Ended main... 
SS amp to mate with an Audio Research SP-16L
Fellas Wonderful suggestions! My 2ch/HT time spent is 75/25 respectively. Don't forget,any suggested amp needs to rise to the occasion of Home theatre as well as 2 channel. I use the bypass on my preamp. THanks again. Dave. I'm probably need an am... 
SS amp to mate with an Audio Research SP-16L
I am currently using an Anthem MCA 2 II with Kimber 8TC speaker cable. 
SS amp to mate with an Audio Research SP-16L
I am using Dynaudio Contour 1.3 MK II's for my fronts. My budget is no more than 1500 USD. My musical tastes are in progressive/alternative rock, some jazz here and there, easy listening, and classical for those late nights. Thanks again guys.... 
Inverting polarity dilemma
Thank you both for your insight and answers. They have helped me out. You hit the nail on the head Sugarbrie as to how I'm set up. Cheers. Dave 
appearance of burn on 7308 Amperex tube
Thank you both for your responses. I learned something and can sleep again. Cheers. Dave 
Tube pre amp suggestions for my Bryston 3BST
Check out the Blue Circle 21.1 (Re-reviewed in Stereophile most recently). It'll tame things down and bring sound you expected to your ears. Cheers.Dave. 
Peter Gabriel and music like his
Thank you all for your responses. Let me clarify. I do enjoy some of the mid career solo work from Gabriel and also the latter and current day stuff. I will have a listen to some of your suggestions. Thanks.