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Where do you plug in?
The power cords that I bought and love (Pure Note) sound the same long or short. But I would get rid of the power strip unless it is wired with the same high grade that your power cords made with, or you will probably be wasting money. If you real... 
Review: Sony SCD-XA777es CD Player
Thank you for your post. I have an SCD-1 on the way to me. It is the first major NON-KRELL component that I have bought in over decade. Although it won't match the look of the Krell, I am hoping the sound quality will make it worthwhile.Your post ... 
Whats the BEST audio site :
You're looking at it! 
Sound Proofing 101
I once was about to rent a house with one wall of my future sound room to be common wall with the neighbor. I did a fair amount of research on this problem.......The best way to keep the sound inside your room is with a VERY HEAVY fake wall. There... 
Which amp to drive Totem Signiture ones?
You have great little speakers. I would first concentrate on the amp before I would consider a subwoofer. With a good, powerful amp, you will be amazed at the bass output. Being a "Krell man", I would probably look at a used Krell. Maybe the KSA20... 
I'm Getting Unbalanced About Balanced
Some components are balanced from input to output and some are not.....and it may make no difference. It depends more on the company that made it and how well they executed the design. For example:Krell's KRC-HR may be one of the best preamps ever... 
Where are you at on the curve?...
NEAR THE TOP. I've been stiving for 35 years, and when you are very close to the top, it is wonderful!Richard 
Apogee Mini Grand Questions
Also, money permitting, I would replace the DAX with the Krell KBX. They will custom make the board to match your speakers. The KBX, if not the best, is one of the best electronic crossovers ever made. It is still available new from Krell (althoug... 
What's your favorite speaker finish?
Black.If the speaker visually disappears, it will seem to psychologically sonically disappear. 
Apogee Mini Grand Questions
I have some comments about Muralman1's comments:1. Mini Grand's must be actively bi-amped.2. You can NEVER have too much power.3. If Krell "is too ss" for Stages, why did Jason Bloom of Apogee use them. 
15K system
You might want to consider a Red Rose Music system. I think they are good about letting you upgrade. 
Apogee Mini Grand Questions
I am no expert on the Stages, but do know they love a large, spacious room. I once heard them in a huge room and they were: to die for. My only suggestion is to put them way out into the room and let them breathe. They were driven by Krell (which ... 
B&W VS Dynaudio .........
First of all the answer to you question is: YesI would also wait until you can upgrade to either the 350Mc or the new 450Mcx. The sound quality will be MUCH better.Regarding speakers, although the Dynaudio's are excellent speakers, if you really w... 
Speakers that are matched well with Krell
First of all, your KRC-HR is far and away your best component. I would try to upgrade the rest to the FPB level.Then buy the best B&W speaker that you can afford!Richard 
Quirky Krell
I have found Krell's service to be outstanding; way above and beyond what I would expect. I would contact them.Richard