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Sound without the Preamp ?
I too have had great results getting rid of the preamp. I recently upgraded from Meridian 506.24 with Adcom GFP 750 to the Wadia 860x player. I compared the Wadia with and without the preamp, and it was WAY better without. I'm going to spend the e... 
Discsolution, anyone tried
Megasam, Discsolution is basically invisible, there would be no way to tell if a disc had been treated, in fact if you did treat it, it would be worth more because it would sound better. 
Discsolution, anyone tried
Megasam, Discsolution comes in a two ounce bottle and you also get a small cloth made of some special material that will not scratch CDs, you can wipe in any direction. I clean all CDs even brand new ones. It seems to do more on some than others, ... 
Opinions on what my next step should be
I agree the P300 on the front end makes a huge diffrence. Even better, but you probably aren't going to hear this from anyone else is a product called the Electraclear EAU-1 at 495.00 this small black box that you simply plug into the wall makes a... 
ANALYSIS PLUS CABLES get ready ****
I have a set of silver oval speaker cables. I prefer the HT Pro 9 as well as audioquest clear to the silver oval. While the silver oval does some things incredibly well ie huge soundstage I feel that they are far to laid back reducing dynamics and... 
Jolida for Meadowlarks?
I have owned Meadowlark speakers and I agree that they need a smooth sounding amp to balance their slightly forward treble. I had good results with a Linn Majik integraded on a set of Kestrels (it might be a little low on power for Shearwaters, as... 
Best headphones?
I can answer the question regarding the Sony MDR-V6 vs. Sennheiser 600. I own both. The 600s are in every regard better by a lot. I would say it's like the diffrence between hearing a nice hifi system and a standard system 
Best Power Conditioner
I previously had my entire system plugged into a API Powerwedge 116. I was intriguied with the talk about the P300 and bought one. It was a major improvement over what I was using. The Powerwedge did seem to reduce the noise floor, but what I didn... 
PowerSnake Owners Unite!
I would be interested in actually hearing what people who own these have to say about the sound. 
Has Anyone used an Anti-Static Spray
Yes I use anti stat spray, heard about it from another audiophile. 9.00 for a quart spray bottle from Mcmastercar.com. As good as the Nordost for a lot less. The guy I learned it from reccommended the Antistat and cleaning all connections with Che... 
Amp stands- Do they work?
I bet Nanderson and all doubters are listening in dirty living rooms. All the junk laying around is enough to distract their attention form the improvement that the amp stand is giving to them 
Amp stands- Do they work?
I was wondering if Redkiwi could elaborate on the air bladder shelf combo. I have heard that these can make an enourmous diffrence and being a skilled craftsman want to make my own, and would like to know what materials work best. 
Amp stands- Do they work?
also try, if you have your amps plugged into the powerwedge, plugging them directly to the wall outlet. I had a powerwedge 116 and was amazed to find that the 3 sounded better straight into the wall. I got a more dynamic less veiled sound. 
Amp stands- Do they work?
I recently did just what you did and upgraded from the 3 to the 2s. I had my 3 on a sandbox and added a second when I switched to the monoblocks. I personally found that the 2s sounded better that the 3. The extreme highs maybe sounded a little be... 
Last CD purchase; M.L. 39 or Wadia 850?
I also did comparisons between the 860 and the 39. I bought the 860 as well. They are both good, the Wadia is more immediate and tight(accurate) with great tight tuneful bass. The Levinson is much more laid back relaxed (smooth) If your system is ...