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KEF reference 207/2 vs DALI euphonia MS5 anyone?
Love my MS5 with Pass X250.5 
Legendary used amp, or economical new one?
Odyssey Khartago Plus sounds great and is a great buy, and can be upgraded even more if you choose... 
Forte F 45 Preamp
It has a single connector labelled " data bus " no idea what that is. the rest are rca and xlr ins and outs and a detachable power cord 
Forte F 45 Preamp
The F45 has a remote (though I don't have it) and does not have an external power supply. 
My Music Hall CD 25 just died
Teac PD-H600. I had the Music Hall and the Teac was a very nice improvement. 
Sony XA5400ES vs Rega Saturn:Which sounds better??
All the players mentioned are very good but simply a matter of system/room/personal preference to decide the right one for you. Fortunately all have been around relatively a long time and can be bought and sold for little or no loss. You're gonna ... 
Power Cables diminishing returns
and as of 5 years ago they spent more than double on advertising than on research...just like the cable companies... 
Power Cables diminishing returns
just like prescription medications which cost six cents a pill to make and sell for $700 for 30... 
Power Cables diminishing returns
According to the Audience ads on Audiogon, there is now an SE Powerchord, available as an upgrade for $300, not sure of new costs. I haven't heard it but very much like the E which has seen a nice price decline on Audiogon. Just picked one up for ... 
Power Cables diminishing returns
I then switched to a modest cost after market cord and the amp sounded much better, in double blind listening tests... 
Power Cables diminishing returns
I once asked a major manufacturer why they recommended the stock cord and was told too many customers used old or inadequate cords, causing damage, then wanting warranty service. They said the supplied cord was nothing special, but was safe to use. 
Power Cables diminishing returns
Agree that the used price on the Audience Powerchord E is a great buy now that the SE is out. 
Power Cables diminishing returns
I have also found that used power cords, especially "last years model", hold their value extremely well, maybe better than any other cable or component. I have never compared an over $1000 cord but like many that list for $600 - $800 and often sel... 
Upgrade my amp again
While there are some 35 watt amps that can drive your speakers well, I don't think the 5004 is one of them. I think the T6 is a much better speaker than the 5004 is an amp, though it is good value for the price. 
What should I upgrade first amp or preamp?
What have you decided?