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Ksa 300s
sfstereo:  That is an extremely good point that I had completely forgot about.  FWIW - I was using balanced. 
Ksa 300s
I had a KSA200s & it was dead quiet.  I could turn the volume quite high with nothing playing & it was like it was not even on.  I was using a Krell pre amp as well if that matters.  On a sad note the KSA did fry itself after a while and I... 
Another sad tale, hopefully Ian can make plans and peace with the world
Number one Tull fan here. Ian has always been a bit different in more ways than one. When I read about him dumping Martin Barre like a hot rock a while back and what Martin had said about it, I thought he’s really flipped his lid. Ian stated that ... 
Audio reviews: too many analogies, never simple, but most of all, never clear.
Reminds me of what (I believe) James Michener once said, "I takes me 100 pages just to say hello." 
Monster Cable m2.4s bi-wire
I have had  the same wires for years.  If you have room try connecting both hi & low wires to the same spade stud.  On my Infinity speakers there is room, but they offer bi-wire studs so that is what I use.  On the amp side the are crimped tog... 
How to remove ground pin on power cable
If your going to remove the end might as well replace it.  They make male plugs with removable ground pins.  They just unscrew.  If it doesn't fix what ails ya, screw it back in.    
Child Damage Mitigation
cd318;    " Short sharp shock . . . . "Nice audiophile quote.  Pulled that one out of the woodwork from say, 1973.  Good one there.  :')" I didn't really know I was drunk at the time." 
Break in time that extends to months or maybe even years!!
I like Douglas Schroeder's claim. Re-enforces my idea of buying used.  Well, I am a cheapo also, but don't tell anyone. 
How do you sort your LPs?
Theo's got it.  Same way we file companies and paperwork at work.  Continuity.  Got to keep it all the same.  Doesn't take much to ball me up. 
How to improve Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill?"
Just checked out the youtube Meg version.  At the intro it says, "Hand colored  by 2,130 children."  It's one of the coolest things ever!  Thanks for turning us on to the video.-John 
GRGAUDIO
Insure everything over $100 value as that is only what UPS covers with std shipping charges.Also make sure that the shipper clicks the box "adult signature required" when filling out the shipping form.  That way the UPS driver wont toss it against... 
O.K., the other end of your personal experience
Garrard Zero-100 turntable.  It left lathe chips of vinyl on the floor in front of it.  Still hurts 40+ years later.   
Synergistic Research Cable Risers?
Does anyone make cable "lower-ers"?  I think I'll dig a trench in my listening room and bury the puppies.  Wayyyy to much time on our hands today.  -John 
Cardas cable users
I originally hooked up with Quadlink, then tried the GR.  Went back to all Quadlink in my system and it was much better.  Not so veiled if I had to pick a word.  And that's between the CD & Pro.  I use it for all my IC's now.  Of course that's... 
Upgrade path from Windows laptop music server
I have almost the same setup, except for the computer brand and listen to to RP & ripped CD's, lossless.  I read these forums for 2 years and concluded: go with what kijanki said.  Although others here will vehemently disagree.