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Reference 3A line updated
Thank you, Brownsfan. 
Reference 3A line updated
Thank you, Tubegrrover, terrific response to my question.When I owned an earlier generation of the DeCapo i a few years ago, I eventually found them too forward for my tastes. (There's a huge upside to having basically no crossover, but there has ... 
Reference 3A line updated
Tubegroover, in what way or ways do you find them not completely neutral? 
The last 6 feet - is it important?
The water filter analogy works for power filters and conditioners and re-generators, but seems weak at best for power cords. Unless those cords filter the power intentionally or otherwise. 
Help me choose amp for 2-channel HT
I'm thinking about the HK. It's a bit large (may not fit in my media cabinet) and definitely pricey, but the good reviews are duly noted. Another approach is to get an Oppo 105 and attach a stereo power amp. The Oppo provides some bass management ... 
Review: Harman Kardon HK990 Amplifier
Sorry for posting bad information. 
Review: Harman Kardon HK990 Amplifier
Crutchfield web site. Could be just that they are discontinuing carrying it. 
Review: Harman Kardon HK990 Amplifier
The HK 990 is now discontinued. I wonder if there's a replacement in the works. 
Anyone else remember this?
Schubert -- that makes sense. I had Yamaha NS-1000's, which did not benefit from those qualities. 
Anyone else remember this?
In the 1970s, I briefly had a piece from Nakamichi that was as you describe. Gorgeous looking, but I thought it sounded hard and glassy, though very clean. 
Help me choose amp for 2-channel HT
Marty's comment slipped in. Thanks, very helpful.I have no analog sources in this setup. I do appreciate the potential of room correction and EQ as well as 2.1, though the Oppo can support subwoofer out with two main channels, I believe. The Oppo ... 
Help me choose amp for 2-channel HT
I understand. But since this system is used mostly for cable TV and Netflix streaming and some DVD, I'm not sure that better audio is worth the price difference. As for driving a power amp directly, is the Oppo's volume control up to the task in t... 
Help me choose amp for 2-channel HT
Why 105 vs 103, apart from the headphone facility? 
What's next after Clearaudio Concept ?
No, the RP6 had those qualities. 
Oppo 105 in place of pre/pro
Would the 103 also work for this?