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MIT Shotgun Question.
One thing is for sure, I've never heard a bigger, deeper and more acousticaly complete musical soundscape than with MIT products. You can get softer, smoother, richer etc...but not more realisic:O) FYI, the new Gen 3 cables have a very close kinsh... 
volume level and xlr
From Supreme Commander of Planet O:"The entire contents of the audio sphere known as high end audio will be removed from it's indigenous locality and transported to our home world, Planet 0, for extended examination and rectification.""Copy the ba... 
MIT Shotgun Question.
Audiofeil is correct due to the variance of human preference regarding things audio. After listening to even more alternative cables over the last year however, I have still not heard a better cable than MIT... IMHO. 
MIT Shotgun Question.
The in-wall Z stabilizer super outlet conditions and has surge protection...you will experience better sound and picture wt surge protection. Missioncoonery is saying that unless you are using MIT speaker cables, you are limiting your system. 
Which power cord more important?
After owning a ton of cables and PC's and subsequently trying to challenge my own bias's and preconceptions, due in part to verbal lashings from other A'Gon members, I have come full circle....MIT products are superior for most applications. Every... 
Interconnect for sweet, silky violin sound
New MIT Shotgun S1.3 series cables will deliver the goods and then some...especially for classical and jazz lovers:O) 
MIT Shotgun Question.
Shaunp, the generation 3 versions are out now and they are even better sounding. If you bought the S3's from Joe, you can probably recoup your investment and just pay an upcharge to get the newest stuff. I have the S1.3 spkr cables and will be get... 
Which Totem Speakers
Forest! 
volume level and xlr
The XLR standard output is 3 or 4 db higher vs RCA, so you must have a setting off somewhere as Almarg suggested. A true balanced cable in a balanced circuit has a lower noise floor and 3 seperate wires for +, - and ground. 
In search of the right SS integrated amp
Odyssey Audio offers the cyclops direct to the consumer for a real bargain. Check it out online....use the savings for another upgrade or music:O) 
The Richard Clark "all amps sounds the same" test
Johnnyb53, Shostikovich is my most revered composer. I use every bit of my Krell's 400watts into my 4ohm MG3.6R's...but they sound so sweet:O) 
Speaker Cables & IC for ARC REF. 6 & CD8
Try some MIT Generation 3 cabling from Joe Abrams at Equus Audio. He offers substantial discounts and a 30 day in home trial. I would give the shotgun series or higher a try for your setup. 
Multibit DACs in new or newish CD Players
Sony XA5400ES...superbly musical for $1100 street price. Mods being offered by VSE and Modright if you would feel compelled to enhance it's performance...I do not:O) 
Interconnects to use
MIT cables are musical and now offer a 30day trial plus they are available for 40% off msrp...now that's a deal:O) 
Interconnects to use
Both recommendations are great! I would go with MIT's AVT line of cables if you enjoy enhanced depth, imaging and natural tone. They will provide a wide warm and detailed soundstage...engaging and easy on the ears:O) Call Joe Abrams at Equus Audio...