jl35

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Is my Onkyo Receiver toast?
unplug the onkyo 
Amp ac cable connection
I prefer directly into wall, but easy enough to try both 
cd player rec
some great deals on the Marantz CD 6005 now that the 6006 has been introduced 
What do you think of soundbars compared to speakers?
if I couldn't have surround for movies, to reduce clutter I would go 2.1 or 2.0 with an integrated amp  
Pass Labs amps questions
In my system, all listeners preferred X250.8 to X250.5,  same in friends system when he upgraded 
Pass Labs amps questions
I don't see the .5 on Pass website, only Xs and .8 amps 
Pass Labs amps questions
some listeners prefer the X series to the XA   you just gotta listen    contact Pass, they will help you decide based on your preferences 
Power strips. PS audio's Juice Bar and Balanced Power Technologies' (BPT), PPC?
The BPT is hard to find, the PS Audio comes up fairly regularly, both the Ver 1 and 2    
Power strips. PS audio's Juice Bar and Balanced Power Technologies' (BPT), PPC?
I preferred the BPT.  CablePro makes excellent power strips, it's what I use now. 
On board or outboard DAC?
seems easy enough to try and compare, both your Ayre and Simaudio are outstanding products... 
Interconnects
many do not realize that Transparent makes some great low cost cables 
Odyssey owners chime in
Khartago Plus a temporary fill in for Thor Tube Mono-blocks and for Pass X250.5 in friends system. Was such a great fill in that I bought it from him. Also tried Parasound A21 as fill in but neither of us liked it. 
Why So Many Raidho Speaker For Sale?
This thread has gone on so long I got curious;  only 4 pair are from private sellers. 10 pair from USA Dealers, 3 pair from non USA dealers. They have 16 models and 16 USA Dealers. Never heard a pair. 
Why So Many Raidho Speaker For Sale?
interesting how many opinions are formed after hearing components poorly set up... 
Why So Many Raidho Speaker For Sale?
and to also factor in the number of ads from Raidho dealers...