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20 Amp Power Cables into a 15A Power Conditioner
If you use an adaptor it will be detrimental to your sound just use the right connector!! 
Auditioned Magico A3 - VERY DARK...
Im using a TW Acustic RPS100 Phono stage which is far superior to any Supratek phono of this I'm sure.It uses 4 tubes and has a separate power supply which is solid state.I listen to vinyl a great deal with my TW Acustic AC 1 turntable with TW 10.... 
Auditioned Magico A3 - VERY DARK...
Do you have a Supratek if so good luck.I am more than happy with my preamp so your advice is not needed.What makes you the expert on synergy.I have had ARC,CJ,and VAC in my system the preamp sounds wonderful.What is your system as you are the expe... 
What will become of my beloved CDs?
Get a top grade CD player such as Esoteric which will always be better than downloads sonically. 
New Audiogon equipment search format.
Email them tell them to WAKE UP!!!!!!!!As every time they change something they make it worse!!!!Do they care???NO. 
Looking For 90% of the performane of the super expensive cables for much less money
Good luck you will never get 90% of the performance of top cables such as Purist which i using at a very cheap price.Much of the cost is r&d materials and construction technics.Good luck though!! 
Does hearing the best in high end audio make your opinions more valid?
It does if you have a good perspective it helps you understand different  sounding high end set ups.You can compare them and get a sound perspective if you know what to listen for.Enjoy!! 
The Absolute Sound vs Stereophile
Both great magazines its not a case of vs as they are both different and great in there own way.Enjoy!! 
Auditioned Magico A3 - VERY DARK...
jtgofish,I have Magico Q3s with Strumento #1 preamp and Strumento #4 mk2 amp it is truly a great musical(not dark)and dynamic combination.I had CJ ET5 and this Strumento #1 preamp is in another league.I am getting wonderful sound beyond my wildest... 
Speaker driver sizes - pros and cons
Depends on what brand and composition of the drivers used as well as the xover and cabinet design.So size of the drivers are a very small part of a total design. 
Paul is Done
Going to see him at MSG in sept and the Dobbie Bros in nov.Oh the good old days!! 
Jeff Rowland Design Group
LOL DUDE!!!!!! 
Jeff Rowland Design Group
I had a Rowland 8 it had a bad filter cap.Jeff updated it to 8T status($2800.00) for labor cost and he even paid shipping back(155lbs).Jeff Rowland is the best. 
Best tube dampers that you have used
Birth control for tubes are you joking?? 
BUYERS, What Issues have you had with Sellers and Listings that Prevent you from Buying?
Buying tubes from ebay is something i would NEVER do i guess some people like getting beat.Good luck though!!