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Snell EIV: refoam or replace?
I bought a new pair of ElV's in 1997. While I have sold off almost all of my older gear, selling the Snell's is one of my few regrets. 
Dali 400mkii or 800mkii?
I think the rears could be ok, not so much the center. 
Speaker Burn In?
You can do both. Play lots of music while you're home and awake, play a tuner at night and while at work. I haven't bought many new speakers, but did find that Vandersteens did improve radically after a week of non stop play. 
Outlaw RR2150 Receiver Power Cord?
I totally agree Rok2id. And out of curiosity I looked, and the basic BMW 7 series sedan offers tire option upgrades beginning at $1300.00 
Outlaw RR2150 Receiver Power Cord?
The manufacturers say they are often in a tough spot, wanting to include a good cord, but knowing many/most owners will not use it. 
Outlaw RR2150 Receiver Power Cord?
Though many auto manufacturers do offer different tire options at different price points. 
Outlaw RR2150 Receiver Power Cord?
I have seen the statement to not replace power cord from a number of manufacturers. When I asked one why, they stated too many customers used cords that did not meet proper specs and could potentially damage gear. They did not say that a good afte... 
Genesis 900 subwoofer remote
I bought one in 1999, store demo, it was awesome. Made before Genesis went bankrupt and later reconfigured. By that time they were making the 928. I think it can only be controlled with the remote and plug in head unit. 
Which companies deserve a star for Christmas
Mark at Reno Hi Fi, Paul at Clear Day Cables 
Jeff Rowland Capri phono card removable?
I bought my Capri without a phono card, and installing the phono card was quick and easy. I have the moving coil card, and believe it is quite good, and an awesome value compared to an external. 
Breaking-in a Pass Amp
For X250.5 told by Pass dealer; 4 days on continually, then 4 days of 16 hours on, 8 hours fully off (not standby). I also felt it improved a little more after a few weeks of regular use following the 8 day break-in. 
USB or S/PDIF for Simaudio 100D
Thanks Meiwan. Was there a converter you found to be a good match with the 100D? 
USB or S/PDIF for Simaudio 100D
All the music on my computer is from redbook CD 
strange jazz boxed sets found on amazon
I have about dozen and have been very happy with them, sonically as well as musically. I believe they are European labels where copyright ends after 50 years. 
How do we remember 1970s amplifiers?
Loved Phase Linear 400 driving ESS Towers, but my budget dictated Yamaha integrated, which I still have (upgraded by Ezekiel).