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Stillpoints - snake oil?
I know some do...when I purchased my first Classe amp, the manual recommended an upgrade power cord... 
Stillpoints - snake oil?
same for power cords, fuses, cables, etc... 
Stillpoints - snake oil?
the manufacturers do not want to include expensive isolation devices,  so that the customer can choose which brand/type, if any, they prefer...I like the Mapleshade maple boards and brass cones under my equipment... 
Improving sound of Marantz SA-8260 SACD PLAYER
if you have Always found it "Underwhelming" and would sell it and start fresh... 
Have you ever changed speakers to expereince a different "soundscape" or presentation??
I'm hooked on my speakers and amp, but have changed CDP for this reason... 
The floor between and behind the speakers is too often neglected
I've been very happy with the M Green products on sides and ceiling and behind listening position, but like the wooden stools best behind speakers... 
The floor between and behind the speakers is too often neglected
I've had some success recently placing wooden stools in the corners and along the wall behind the speakers... 
Recommendations for CD Player/DAC Combo
Understood. I’ll stick with my Integra  changer for now.  
Magnepan 3.6 or 3.7
the age of the 3.6 can vary by very many years...could you send the 3.7 to Magnepan for the i upgrade might be a factor also... 
Recommendations for CD Player/DAC Combo
any old CD players that you particularly recommend as transports elizabeth ? Thanks 
Recommendations for CD Player/DAC Combo
for most listening I use my main transport and DAC, but occasionally like to run my inexpensive changer through my DAC for extended casual listening... 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
the good news is that it is free or cheap to audition cables in your own system and decide for yourself... 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
I have found very few speaker or electronics manufacturers who will recommend any particular cable, brand or model - probably cannot afford to offend any of their dealers that do not carry that brand. And it certainly would make sales tougher if c... 
Best Speaker cable in the $400.00-$500.00 range for 2 meters
Try the Discovery Essential if you have a lower level Discovery.  Also Cerious Graphene Extreme.  I am using both.  I prefer the Cerious but the Essential is also excellent 
mapleshade cable recomendations
I’ve not found the speaker cables to be delicate,  been using various ones for 20 years...not so the IC’s