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$20K to spend on speakers…. . wait! There’s a catch!
Hi Blindjim,I would go with Option 1 because I would get a lot more for the investment. Lansche www.lansche-audio.comTidal www.tidal-audio.comVertity www.verityaudio.com 
Most transparent power amp
Hi Lawence,There are some really good companies listed. Here are a few more suggestions that you may want to check out.Rogue Audio - Tube - great solid build, best value for the money $$Ypsilon Electronics - Tube - fantastic design, it will cost y... 
Power Cords
Hi ricred1,Power is the pathway to cleaner, more dynamic sound on every level. Its up to each person to decide how committed they are and if  the juice is worth the squeeze.With a lot of Patients and a little luck I have upgraded my power chords... 
what speakers to buy
Sonus Faber original cremonas over the M series works great with the Rogue m 180. They have better drivers, there is a pair listed that falls in your budget.I have a pair that are powered with Rogue m180. When I got the upgrade bug, but didn't h... 
Upgrade path from Wilson WattPuppy 7s? - seeking advice
Hi GerrySome more options to consider -DeVore - I like the Silverbacks, the Gibbon x is a great product as well. www.devorefidelity.com Verity Amadis S www.verityaudio.com/en/ Tidal Contriva g2 If you want to splurgehttp://www.tidal-audio.com ... 
Shindo Labs Amps and Preamps
Hi pacific-nw,Congrats on your new purchase. It's very exciting. First thing to seriously consider is your budget, or what you feel comfortable investing in. Then work within those parameters to get the most performance you can for your money. Eve... 
Amp recommendations
Hi Chuck,In my opinion, Check out this company,http://www.rogueaudio.comFantastic Build, great dynamics, extremely versatile to tweaks like tube rolling. They compare to equipment 2 to 3 times the price.  -  They showed at NY audio show with Marti... 
What are the more subtle sounding tube preamps?
Hi Robertsong,Rogue Audio best overall Value http://www.rogueaudio.com/Products_RP7.htm 
whats the very best sounding cables for realistic money
Hi Mains,These are a bit outside the price range you were looking for. Hands down best cable for the money - you might want to check them out for the next time you get an itch. Just throwing in my $0.01  www.tonarm.ch  
Upgrading amplifiera.
Hi Sounds Real Audio,What most people overlook is Power. I cannot stress enough how important it is. I was a Skeptic for a long time - because I  did not want to spend money on the most unsexy, unseen part of the system. Fortunately I was exposed ... 
Need advice about upgrading speakers ( it might be the last one i own).
Hi Sunnyjim,I am not sure what your budget is. It seems like you are moving up from speakers that are in the $1,500 range.  The speakers you are looking at retail on the high end at round 7k - so if that's your ceiling and you are looking at a use... 
Best Tube Amp For Sonus Faber? Or Pass XA-100.5? $6-7,500 Budget, Purchasing Used.
Hi Nightfall, After Just looking at Rogue Audio listings both the M180 and Hera II pre amp are both listed and fall $200.00 out of your budget. The Hera II is one of the best preamps I have ever heard at any price. - Frequency response of 1hz -... 
Best Tube Amp For Sonus Faber? Or Pass XA-100.5? $6-7,500 Budget, Purchasing Used.
Hi Nightfall,I have SF Cremonas, ( not the M ) and have had Fantastic results with Rogue Audio M180 MonoBlocks. There is a pair on Audiogon now. There is a Zeus Amp listed as well, which is also a great piece. Rogue Audio amps have a lot of power ... 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
Happy New Year All,I really wish 14AWG alone could get you there. If thats what sounds good to you then stick with it.  It would definately would have made my life alot easier and less expensive. It took me a while to wrap my mind about spending $... 
Need recomendation for an IC to fill out and enrich the sound between amp and pre-amp.
Happy Holidays Sunnyjim,Invest in cables made by Thales. It is undoubtedly the last pair of cables you will ever buy. I agree with those who are suggesting an outside transformer, rather than a XLR to RCA configuration. I am not just saying this b...