jeff3d

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Good 8' speaker cables under 200.00
I have experience with the four cables mentioned above and to my ears by far the best is the Goertz. You should consider the TMC Gold speaker cable, "The Music Cable". The TMC is one of the best cable I have heard regardless of price and can be pu... 
Huge difference in sound : Spikes vs. Vibrapods
Cones are the way to go IF you want to develope a more neutral sound in your system. 
Sand bags under a cdp - didn't work well
Your statement that the music became more focused and detailed but forward/harsh/etc. sounds like your getting closer to the sound of real music which has a lot of energy. You may be on the right track and just need to fine tune what you are doing...