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Acoustic Zen vs. Nordost - wchich one to choose?
I have their MC2, Matrix, Satori, Tsunami and Krakatoa. They make excellent products in my opinion. They are certainly worth trying; esp. since they offer a 30 day trial. If nothing else, give them a call and chat with them. I think you'll be impr... 
Vandersteen 1C with 2Wq or 2Ce Sig or 3A ??
I haven't listened to the latest 1C or 2Ce, but I did buy my 3A's used for $1400 and later had them updated to Signature. If you go with the 1C + Sub, you don't have an upgrade path without having to sell the 1C's. Based on your choice of music pr... 
PS Audio Power Port vs. Hubbell/Leviton
Stay away from Leviton HG...they somehow deteriorate sonically over time. I was left for 6 months trying to find the source of an upper-mid resonance. Who would have thought it was an outlet...but it was.Anyhow, I converted my 3 outlets to FIM and... 
power cables? What can I expect?
Jab,I'm not sure that's globally true. I have two dedicated lines and different power cords make significant changes in my system. I heard less difference at the time when I moved from a non-dedicated line to a dedicated one (that is, with no powe... 
BEST SUB FOR MUSIC
Here are some reviews:http://www.hifichoice.co.uk/review_list.asp?category=SPK&subcategory=SUBWFGood luck!-- Greg 
BEST SUB FOR MUSIC
If you're planning to have your REL do home theater AND music, then get the newer version (III); the connection options are much more flexible. Otherwise, you'll find yourself swapping cables back and forth at the sub end between music and HT. I'd... 
Best surround speakers w/Vandersteen 2c & vcc1
Sd,Thanks. I already have the 3A Sigs...so, I'll hold off. I'm still trying to get my 3A's to disappear, but unfortunately, I'm not sure why I can't get them to image as well as some have written about (maybe my transport being a sony s7000). I th... 
Best Budget power Cords
Kevin makes a point that is very true. Each cable seems to do well or not in a given system on a given component. And I probably understated the value of the Asylum cord as it has gotten lots of good reviews and is recommended by many. Since there... 
Best Budget power Cords
I also feel the Zu Cable Birth was a great value. In my system on my transport, it beats the Shunyata Sidewinder. I also have an Asylum cord and it's OK, I don't think it's that much better than stock cords. The thing I like about the Zu is the fa... 
Best surround speakers w/Vandersteen 2c & vcc1
I use a pair of B&W 302DM in the rears; while I'm very particular about music, the 302's do a great job in my room for HT. And the cost was right. I admit to have been thinking about a pair of Vandy 1C's (used). But right now I'm happy...and t...