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sand versus shot in speaker stands
How about Non-silica Smoking sand?I read you want non-silica for some (hazard?) reason. 
Hi-quality transport
Thanks 
Low-cost I/C's
Anti Cables look nice but aren't I/C's supposed to be shielded? 
Hi-quality transport
Would prefer a DVD player which would do 2 things so save rack space. 
Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend?
tweak away!! 
Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend?
RCA jack cleaners (scroll down the page) 
Moderate Priced Integrated Amp
Neutrality, absence of coloration and tonal accuracy are definite requirements, as is reliabilityI would recommend the Parasound Zamp with a ~$30.00 Alps or Noble volume pot. I love this little amp but beware it does not soften the sound in any wa... 
Opinions wanted
Better clarity than NAD from what I've read;Zamp 
How high end must your system be...
Usually super-bright systems will be more revealing of cable. Then the stereo mags brag about how the speaker is EXTREMELY sensitive to cables, amps, etc.Disclaimer: This is a generalization. 
Low-cost I/C's
Afc, I wish:From Signal's site:Eichmann Copper Bullet RCA Plugs - $30 additional (per pair of cables) 
Thin speaker cable
Here is an interesting cable:0.010 thick speaker cableSean mentioned years back about someone going thinner and thinner on I/C's and ended up using conductive paint. Not sure if the same holds true for speaker cable as I/C's but interesting. 
Low-cost I/C's
Keep in mind that the short length you are specifying will minimize most cable effects and cable differencesThis is a good point. So probably getting a good terminal like Eichmann would be more important that the I/C itself? 
Low-cost I/C's
Yes, these are better than what I found. I like the solid core wire idea. On second thought, the Audioquest silver RCA's I found will corrode faster than gold.Comprehensive looks like the best of the lot, but BH does not sell shorter than 1 meter.... 
Getting Started
How about Denon DF-101S and get some good speakers to go with it. 
Simple System for a Super Senior?
Here's a screaming deal. One of those that I'd be kicking myself if I passed up.Denon DF-101s