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rotel 1066 vs 1068
I agree that the limited exposure I've had to the 1068 (1098), the performance and features are better. Two-channel and/or HT. If budget is an issue, which it sounds like it is, the 1066 is hard to beat. I'm able to upgrade to the 1068 anytime, an... 
Budget Turntable Cartridge Suggestions
All excellent suggestions. I'll enjoy any of the three, I'm sure. 
Help with the right amp for JM Lab speakers
I have a pair of 936's which are very similar. Slightly larger woofers and WBT binding posts. I originally has a Musical Fidelity A3.2 hooked up and it just couldn't control the speakers. I purchased the MF Tri-Vista which makes these things sing.... 
Perfect Speaker Cables
Thanks for the suggestions. Depending on the return policies and/or the cost of these suggesions, I may try them all. I'll be inquiring on what JMLabs uses this week. 
Replacing the stock jumpers on my B&W's
I used to own a pair of CDM-9NT's and had a set of custom jumpers made at my local audio/video store. StraightWire offers spades large enough to get around the binding posts on the speakers, and you can have them made in spades and bananas. This w... 
Power Regeneration - PS Audio
I currently have a 20A dedicated circuit into this room. There is a separate A/C hooked up as well. It is a new addition onto the house. I'd never run the A/C unit, at the same time as the music, but it's there. The only things plugged in in the r... 
Musical Fidelity or Bat 300x integrated
I just purchased a Tri-Vista 300, and right out of the box, I'm blown away. I listened to the BAT when auditioning integrated's. I also listened to the BAT pre hooked to various amps. I was more impressed w/ the MF TV than anything over 3 times th...