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Nordost Frey 2 power cord on Agostino Monentum stereo amp
Thanks! for sharing- 4425Happy Listening! 
How would a Ayre KX-5 Twenty stack up against a Mark Levinson No 326s?
Thanks! for sharing- joeinid 
Problem with Esoteric service
Hang in there -Joe.it is imperative to post positive & negative experiences when dealing w/ these companies. Especially, when attempting to deal w/ a manufacturer like Esoteric. Their players are excellent and not inexpensive. Make certain you... 
HDCD rescue - it's possible, but man...
This is true- George. Thanks! for sharing. 
power conditioner
Sounds like a cool project- oleschool. 
Synergistic Research Powercell 12UEF
TY- richfield_hunter 
Cello setup, separate or not?
I concur w/ altoman,hold onto this system! 
Upgrade my MD 102 Tuner?
I would like to own a MD tuner someday. Does your 102 have the XM radio feature? Do you use an indoor/outdoor external antenna for reception?Thanks for any advice on these products.Happy Listening! 
HDCD rescue - it's possible, but man...
Erik-I want to buy a hi-rez download(FLAC). How do I go about the download, storing the music and burning to a CD-r?  I am not versed in the whole computer audio/hi -rez downloading thing?  The particular artist does not offer her music on physica... 
HDCD rescue - it's possible, but man...
Neil Young and The Grateful Dead used the HDCD encoding as well. 
Request advice-need "brighter" speakers than Totem Hawks
Welcome! bheiman,you have assembled a very fine system. The Sim Audio gear and Audience cabling are perfect, sonic matches for each other- no issue there.The best Totem speaker built was "The One".  You could seek that model out or you can try my ... 
Thiel Owners
No problem- Dave.the CJ 350 SS is a very fine power amp. Not many were built, rather rare as owners tend to hold onto them. I wish that CJ would update this particular amp. Happy Listening! 
Thiel Owners
TY- oblgny.Happy Listening! 
Thiel Owners
Dave-I do not own the CJ 350 SS amp. I am always on the look out for one.I have not heard it w/ an ARC pre-amp. I did demo it w/ a CJ ACT2 Series2.This is my reference, best audition to date. 
Pass Labs INT 60 VS. Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP VS. Arcam A49
OP-at this level of performance, you must audition these amps prior to any purchase.  The Pass Labs, PL HP or Accuphase will drive your speakers- well.