jl35

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Will upgrading Umbilical cord power supply to preamp improve sonics
Revelation Audio umbilicals where a worthwhile upgrade for me on Pass XP-20 and XP-22 preamps... 
What should I do?
you will never get agreement here about break-in, but exact setup is crucial...but since they say 50 hours and it's Saturday afternoon, play a lot of records and give the dealer a call... 
Are manufacturer AC cables good enough?
maybe it was the electrical shocks that caused the cognitive dissonance... 
Who's bought a piece of gear only
I've bought a few pieces of very low cost vintage gear partially based on looks 
Upgrade Suggestions - Entry Level Setup
as a long time Dali owner I was going to say same as Douglas... 
Power Conditioners
I use one and it doesn't improve the sound... 
Are manufacturer AC cables good enough?
now that you're back dbphd, have you compared the power cords? 
Lifespan of amps and preamps?
if you like what you have, and can't afford to upgrade or refurbish...but sounds like you're still curious...you might be surprised at how good some new entry level gear can sound...and gear with dried out, dead caps, can still "play" for years... 
New drivers in old boxes?
contact Human Speakers..EPI specialists, they're in NH I believe 
Who buy PS AUDIO ?
when they first went online, prices were lowered 20%, now it seems they're back up again. The big dealers used to sell PS  often at 30-45% off...usually from manufacturer direct we expect much lower prices... 
More Power or use subwoofer to boost bass for music
I wonder if a 128kbps file even has deep bass...I’m one of the lucky ones whose system sounds great with one sub, and the REL made a big difference over my large floor standers, so would definitely recommend an REL trial...the S models have just b... 
More Power or use subwoofer to boost bass for music
we've also lost track of the fact that the OP was satisfied with the speakers bass at the dealers...so the difference is his set-up/room and equipment...I would certainly start by going back to the dealer and see what equipment was being used and ... 
Amp for Magnaplanar 1.7i
some companies offer transferable warranty, some do not. Odyssey extends warranty to second owner only,  
Who buy PS AUDIO ?
PS sells only factory direct now...so list prices are down a little, but way higher than what their actual selling prices were before... 
More Power or use subwoofer to boost bass for music
Duke and Ralph did a great job of clarifying the swarm concept and it's applications to different settings, with related options...great to get the info finally from very knowledgeable members...