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Neutrik aftermarket cable for Rel Strata III
synergistic research makes one...don't know the cost. i have a rel b3, if you do get an after market cord, let me know how it works. 
Clever Little Clock - high-end audio insanity?
there is a competing product, the clc -- clever little cheddar -- its a block of cheese, you put it on top of your amp, as it heats and melts, it sucks distortion out of your equipment like a sponge...provides a great black background, lowers the ... 
Digital Cable - Pixelization during motion
would a signal booster or house amplifier to boost the magnitude of the cable signal coming into the house make a difference? If I'm not mistaken, these house amps cost about 50.00 and can increase signal strength... 
Clever Little Clock - high-end audio insanity?
I have an Omega seamaster, somehow, when I don't wear it while listening to my system, the system doesn't sound right. But when I where my 1000.00 watch and put on a cd, my system truly blooms. It's funny, I borrowed my friends Rolex, it doesn't k... 
Best Integrated for Sonus Faber
if you like a tube like sound out of solid state gear, take a listen to the Chord cpm 2600 integrated. Chord gear is used to master all recordings in the Abbey Road studios in the UK -- a fantastic maker of fine amps. see link belowhttp://www.avgu... 
Best processor that is excellent for 2 Ch music
take a look at the arcam avr300 -- does a lot well for a receiver, costs about 2k new, less than 1500 used. Has excellent video processing and more than holds its own in two channel.http://www.audiophilesystems.com/arcam/WHFAVR300.pdf 
what is the REAL deal with DK
best integrated on the market? look at plinius and chord, 2 companies which make integrateds at rought the same price as dk. Their amps which have a much more open sound in the midrange and a darker background than the dk... 
Best Integrated for the Money
the chord cpm 2600 is hard to beat for the $$. I really enjoy mine. Check out the review in the absolute sound, don't put any stock in it but for what it's worth, it is one of their golden ear winners. 
Runco Plasmas - How are they different?
If you look at the Runco's head to head with new Pioneer elites, to my eye the elites actually have a better picture. I saw them side by side at a Runco dealer. The dealer preffered the Pioneer as well and casually mentioned that the current line ... 
sub for vandersteen signature 2ces
if you don't go with vandersteen, check out the new rel brittania line...though i would stick with vandy... 
Sub Upgrade for Music and Home Theatre
the rel b3 is a great bet, if you don't want to spend that type of $$$ go with the vandersteen, both are very fast and produce realistic bass, not bloated in the least... 
what is the best sub for $1500.00 or less
rel b3 is another good bet... 
HT pass through or 2 sets cables?
just did the pass through -- it works great. much better sound coming from the mains using the chord as the amp instead of the arcam... 
Equipment found at the dump
it's amazing the things people throw out...i got my son at the dump, and excellent additions to my tin can collection... 
Line Conditioner or New Power Cords?
Check out the furman line, they have two excellent conditioners, one in the 550. range and one in 1200 range.