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Why So Many Raidho Speaker For Sale?
and don't forget, that for some, this is small money we're talking here...fun to trade up and try new stuff, regardless of price issues... 
Why So Many Raidho Speaker For Sale?
also seems most of the ads are from dealers - no idea what that might mean though... 
power conditioner
none of my favorite high end stores that I do business with use power conditioners in their showrooms... 
Pass Labs upgrade?
I see that Don. I was thinking that with so many responders here having spoken to Nelson and Kent, since we are in  their 8-10 year timeframe, maybe they had some inside info... 
Looking for seperates under $5k~
Odyssey Khartago and Stratos Amps, Plus versions, mono or stereo, also Belles Ref 350a. Rowland Capri v1 and Pass XP-10 preamps. Have not heard the Odyssey preamps.  I liked recent Nuprime gear but have not heard their amp and pre in your price ra... 
Pass Labs upgrade?
any word on replacements for the XP-10 and XP-20, as they've been around 7-8 years now?  
Mogami wire quality?
Cardas has many products at many price points, Mogfami not so much... 
Mogami wire quality?
excellent value 
power conditioner
lots of variation and difference of opinion, depending on system, electric supply, personal preference. I have amp and pre plugged into wall, sources into a balanced conditioner. Then there is the issue of dedicated lines... 
Recommendations for used/vintage integrated for vinyl
I also agree with paraneer 
Recommendations for used/vintage integrated for vinyl
whatever vintage brand you prefer, if you're going to use a 40+ year old amp, replace the caps... 
What to do with audio Magazines
When I sold my 80's and 90's TAS and Stereophile, I received little response on Audiogon, but sold well on ebay.  A few of the buyers wrote to tell me how happy and excited they were to find the old mags or fill in their collections. I also find a... 
Pass Labs amp / 4 ohm speakers
and as you move up the XA line you get better overall sound quality, not just more power... 
Pass Labs upgrade?
you know where !!! 
Recommendations for used/vintage integrated for vinyl
For vintage I use a Yamaha CA-810 Integrated with new upgraded caps. For more power there are the CA-1010 and CA-2010.  The cap upgrade made a huge difference.