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MFSL cd's vs. Redbook cd's
Tpreaves,Thanks for your very candid response... Very helpful. 
Cary 120s
Dave, I have a 120s and I am extremely happy with this amplifier. I have done some tube rolling with good results... Genelex Gold Lion kt-88 reissues, brimer and pope 6sn7's for the driver and output tubes. 
Kimber Palladian or Lessloss DFPC Original
Thanks everyone for the responses so far. Krell-man, to answer your question, I am definitely looking for neutral cords that bring out the best in my components. Let me fill in the gaps regarding the rest of my system... I have the Salk Sound HT2-... 
How to keep ic's and power cords from touching
Thanks everyone for sharing their tips and experince... This has been most helpful. I plan on purchasing some pipe foam insulation today and giving that a try. 
Help with Tube Designation on the Cary Audio 120S
Thanks Pescolar, I have tried the tapping of the tubes... unfortunately, I have not been able to identify the culprit. I will see if there is any place I can test the tubes locally. 
TUBE AMPS-CARY, BAT or VTL
Thanks Shakey... my error. I will re-post. 
TUBE AMPS-CARY, BAT or VTL
Thanks for the responses so far... I listen to a lot of female vocalist cd's... Sarah Vaughn, Ella, Nnenna Freelon,and others. I understand that reproducing the female voice is an area in which tube amps excel. Does anyone contest that notion? Mrt... 
PrimaLuna Prologue 8 -Tube Rolling Recommendations
Drdennis,Thanks for your feedback. I was also considering the tubes suggested (NOS Mullard CV 4003/12AU7 & Sylvania gold pin 5751) in The Absolute Sound review, but the tube distributors that I have contacted stated that these tubes are hard t... 
Interconnects and Speaker Cable Recommendations
Thanks Tvad... do these stack up to Acoustic Zen reference IC's and speaker cables? Has anyone demo'd both?