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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. 
Sound issues
Yes, in part, it is the Monster surge protector. Those products will 'steal' current from your power amp(s). Take it out of your system and you will hear the difference! 
The Conrad Johnson Premier 350: Revisited
In the current econ state of the world, it would be tough to sell a $25K power amp. CJ has always treated the top tier gear in limited production runs , strictly for this purpose. And to not have that level of performance sitting in their factory ... 
SR PowerCell 10 SE MK2 or Running Springs Jaco?
Leo -are you using SR cables/power cords? If not go for the Running Springs. 
When do you need a power conditioner
Dedicated line (or 2) 1st. Then consider power conditioning especially if you live on the grid. 
What speakers work best with electronic music?
Col -both Dynaudio & Focal/JM labs are excellent speakers for tronica music.