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Power cords for Modwright 999es
Qdrone & Wig,good selection on the Audience power cord. I would test a regular Audience, Audience 24e and Audience 24SE. This will give your system the best possible sound. 
Sound issues
Kalbi23,is getting a dedicated line an option for you? 
Getting into SACD
Rocky -you are headed in the right direction, add, Marantz to your list. 
Power cords?
Another thought;while costing a little more, I really like, Stage III Concepts power cords. Offered via Aaudio Imports. 
Test music for new gear
My reference;Jamie Cullum - twentysomething (2004).I like Voodoo Lounge as well. 
IMO the two best tracks to demo or test any system
Golden -here's mine;1. Day Tripper -The Beatles.2. Frontin' - Jamie Cullum. 
Audio Icon/Idol - Who would you like to meet?
Jim Fosgate. 
Best sounding Hybrid Integrated in $2000 range
Another vote for Rogue Audio! 
Krell Cipher Issues?
Beach -can you tell us the problem/issue w/ your Cipher? 
Revel Performa 3
I wanted to like the Revel speaker, but was disappointed. There are much better products out there. 
Cables for B&W 685
I do not know that Audioquest offers a trade-up policy on its cable line, Transparent does. 
Can Infinity Kappa Polydomes be replaced by ...?
Yes. There will be a difference in sound. Those are 2 totally different drivers. Stick to the OEM speakers. 
WireWorld HDMI: Starlight 6 VS Island 6
Thanks! for sharing Johnnyb....laughing...that thread is all over the place, a real mess. No wonder the OP got confused? 
Best Standard Def DVD Player under $8,000 used?
Tom -I know this thread is a little older, what player did you buy? 
Best preamp 2k or under, new or used
OP -if you want tubes - Conrad Johnson ET-3.if you want solid state - McCormack.