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Which electrical outlet
I use PS Audio Power Ports and I am very pleased with their performance. They are very well constructed and engineered.Chuck 
Thiel 3.7 no sooner then next year?
Interesting news concerning the 6.0 being discontinued. That means I should be able to pick up a pair cheap to replace my 3.6's.Chuck 
High Definition CD or HDCD - What is it exactly?
Ghostrider45The only explanation that I was able to find states the while HDCD is a 20 bit stream as you mention most sound cards are either 16 bit or 24 bit and that you must step up to the 24 bits before the 20 bit HDCD can be used. Here is stil... 
High Definition CD or HDCD - What is it exactly?
NsgarchNo, but the description pertaining to the 24 bit box mentions that you can now decode HDCD as long as you have a 24 bit card. Chuck 
High Definition CD or HDCD - What is it exactly?
If you have windows media player (version 9.0 or above) and windows XP you can set up your computer to decode HDCD as long as you have a 24 bit capable sound card by doing the following. Go to tools-options-devices-speakers-properties-performance ... 
High Definition CD or HDCD - What is it exactly?
GerrynHere is a web site with some information that you seek http://searchwebservices.techtarget.com/gDefinition/0,294236,sid44_gci843768,00.html as the article states HDCD decoding rquires a special chip and software to decode the information. I ... 
pass 350 on top of revel b15 subwoofer?
I wouldn't even consider it.Chuck 
amp matches for cj premier 17ls
I second Kw6's recomendations. Chuck 
Amps directly into wall w/Hubbell on off switch?
The safest method is to simply unplug the equipment. I live in Michigan and the weather especially in the spring can be rather unpredicable so I simply unplug my equipment when not in use. This is by far the safest method and as others have said a... 
wadia making mistake?
In my opinion SACD (hybrid) is going to be around for awhile and if a manufacturer wants to compete in the digital arena they need to offer it on their players; which is probably the case with Wadia. It has been my experience that SACD sounds supe... 
Tube amp question
I am with Velo62 dump the pre and go with a tubed unit.Chuck 
Gallo Ref 3 and CJ Premier 350
Jinrum8No power conditioning. I tried a passive unit (PS Audio UPC200)for a few months and did not like it. It seemed to remove some of the life and dynamics from my system so I sold it. I plug everything directly into the wall which is a dedicate... 
Gallo Ref 3 and CJ Premier 350
ZaikesmanThe 350 retails for around 8500USD. There are a couple of reviews posted on CJ's web site at least there used to be. Chuck 
Gallo Ref 3 and CJ Premier 350
Jinrum8Congrats on your purchase of the CJ 350. It is an outstanding amp but does require about 200 hours of run in time. CJ says 100 but I have found mine improving beyond the 100 hour point. The amp is simply amazing at its ability to develop la... 
I hope break in is true
While it has been true in my experience with high end conrad johnson components. I am sure, however, it varies from component to component and manufacturer to manufacturer. As someone suggested I would let it run for awhile and then give a listen....