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Recommendations please for good, affordable pre-amp for system?
Donzi-I would buy a Bryston pre-amp. If you want to go into tubes- Audio research (ARC).  Keep me posted & Happy New Year! 
Denon to Parasound
OP-an integrated or component separates will beat (no pun) any AVR, because they have & provide more current. 
Favorite CD treatment Products
Happy New Year!yes there are great products to keep our shiny, silver discs in tact.I am not looking for enhanced performance, as much as, protecting my CD/SACD collection. 
Has Audiogon Been Hacked?
Like every other website, I am sure it happens on a weekly basis. 
Tone of Muisc, SF - worst hifi experience. Yours?
Let us not forget that the B&M audio shop aspect is laden with "flakes".As these types move to internet audio operations, the problems, are exponential. Happy New Year! 
Which components are "stupid good"?
Tubes- Conrad JohnsonSS     - Pass Labs 
Best buys you've ever acquired on AG
Many CD/SACD (s) at great prices! 
Fun at the local B&M
jond-there should be a few nice shops in D.C. What are your faves? 
Saw This Announced On New Year's Eve...
Both electronics and jewelry have, at least, a 500% mark-up! 
Your three favorite audio dealerships?
Happy New Year,let's keep a good thing going here. What are you fave dealers/retailersin 2016 ? 
Value of Transparent MusicWave Super Speaker Cables
Todd-another thought, you can contact an authorized Transparent dealer/retailer and post your query. Keep me posted & Happy New Year! 
Your jaw dropping cables
So many cables, so little time...Happy New Year! 
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Happy New Year! 
AC condition
Pepp-consult your local electrician for a dedicated line for your system. 
Merry Christmas Eve everyone!
Happy New Year!