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Help selecting a power cord.
If I was going to try just one pc I would choose Cullen. Those seem to make a positive difference wherever they are connected. Then move it to a different component every few days and decide where it fits best.We all gotta start somewhere. 
Strong recommend: The HiFi Podcast with Darren & Duncan
I stumbled across it also.Very enjoyable! 
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b_limo you and rcbike should talk:-)And yes, isolation under tubed components is very effective, but I don't want to change the subject. Looking forward to reading about your experiences. 
You mean someone buys this stuff?
The big sound things are terrifying 
Modwright KWI200 vs Kinki Studio EX-M1+
I have a Modright 100SE that I am very happy with. You might want to check the gain spec to make sure it's not too high and will be a good match for your pre.It's difficult to set the volume correctly if your pre is also high gain. 
Any real difference in RCA cables quality for sub?
As long as cable is not picking up noise, as was stated above there won't be a significant difference. A better power cable and isolating it from the floor will make a bigger difference. 
Townshend Audio EDCT Isolda Speaker Cables
ZenWave also has ribbon speaker cables in copper or silver. The copper version is outstanding with my tube amp.Exactly how others have described the brands listed previously. Every nuance in the entire frequency range presented naturally without h... 
So how can a great system solve less than great recordings
Agreed @russ69.Nothing wrong with a high fidelity system that is also a bit forgiving of less than stellar recordings. The best recordings will still sound fabulous and the Stones albums will be listenable, fun,and satisfying. 
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The small signal tubes have the most effect on "flavoring" the sound.The power tubes have a subtler effect and are more about sharper or softer dynamics/leading edge.I haven't tried a lot of NOS power tubes though,I'm a bit uneasy about their reli... 
Is D for Dry? Class D...
Lol!Are you bored tonight b_limo?I had one for a couple of weeks but returned it. It was smooth as silk but I didn't care for it. I like more distortions I suppose;-) 
Sound Labs 645-8, A Review
Good you got it figured out quickly. From your description I can almost hear how outstanding the music sounds. Congrats! 
Your favorite OCC speaker cable
HarmTech is very nice - warm and also detailed, really good at taming "digititus".I recently auditioned occ copper ribbons from ZenWave. They are my #1 now for my tube amp w/Harbeths. 
What do $2500 speaker cables sound like?
akg_ca and williewonka said it best.Also the most expensive cabling absolutely is not the best match for every system. The signal from the amp to the speakers never arrives unscathed.Finding one that does the least harm and allows the components t... 
What’s a mistake you made by being impulsive?
No serious regrets really. But listening to the hype begat too many lateral moves.If I only knew then what I know now about component matching,build quality, and acoustics. Never having large amounts of money to throw at this hobby probably saved me. 
Biggest audio hoaxes
Components that measure the best always sound the best;-)