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Krell Foundation
Anyone know of which brand(s) of cables/cords are a sonic match for Krell products? 
What power conditioner will help in my situation?
Aperez -a dedicated line to your system would be the best option. 
Your Favorite Cover Songs?
Jamie Cullum -Frontin' 
Moving up from Cardas Clear
Camb -check out Snake River Audio cables/cords. 
Power cables for ARC Reference 75
Let us know which brand(s) you demo, then, purchase David12. 
Sony XA5400ES vs Rega Saturn:Which sounds better??
Keep us posted Sunnyjim. 
Upgrading from Thiel CS3.6 to Avalon
A better upgrade would be a Thiel CS2.7 or CS3.7 loudspeaker. 
I just heard the Wilson Alexandria XLF's Wednesday
Johnnyb -Thanks! for sharing. While I have not heard the newest Wilson XLF loudspeakers, I have auditioned Wilson Sasha & Sophia loudspeakers.Associated gear during my demo time was ARC CD5 cd player, ARC Ref5 pre-amp and Bryston 3B ST power a... 
Equipment does not match
Dereck -a much better power amp match w/ your ARC pre, would be, Bryston 3B ST /SST or 4B ST/SST. 
Please alleviate my fears
Dano -agreed as above, there is something amiss w/ the amps volume potientiometer. 
Sony XA5400ES vs Rega Saturn:Which sounds better??
Sunnyjim,if you need or were looking to get into SACD, then choose a Sony ES.For regular red-book cd, choose the Rega- the Saturn will be a sweeter upgrade to your Apollo. 
Interconnects--power cords?
Bluesnbike1954 -The Quatro speakers are a sonic match for AudioQuest speaker cables. Audience AU24 /AU24e are a sonic match for CJ gear.You will have to experiment to find that 'magic' w/in your specific system. BTW, which components (pre, power, ... 
Krell Foundation
Nice! link Admranger. 
Breaking in of CD player?
Joe-your Sony spinner will require at least 400 hours to break-in. After that benchmark, the sound of the player will really shine. 
Upgrading from Thiel CS3.6 to Avalon
Tom-Thiel speakers are a unique beast. Upgrade to the CS 2.7 or CS3.7 model.Keep me posted on your decision.