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Amp ac cable connection
If you are in an apartment building or condo you may benefit from conditioner as there will very likely be a lot of noise in your AC, and conditioner may improve sound even as it limits current. If you are in a single family home near a transfer s... 
Is a Power Amp the Answer?
Not crazy about GoldenEar subs, and then for any sub you are stuck with crossover issue to free speakers and amp of lowest bass at high volume. How about selling/trading your Triton Five for Three or Two models with powered subs built in? Or, I ha... 
Now it's subs
Subs should not be a mystery to audiophiles, and I think they have gotten a bad rap because users have under bought and not taken enough care in set up. I have been using subs in 2-channel systems with a lot of personal satisfaction for well over ... 
Integrated Amplifier for Monitor Audio Silver S2 Speakers
Happy Thanksgiving to you too! I have not heard the Hegel with MA speakers but it is a good amp. Two other good solid state integrated amps in the general price range of the Hegel are the Naim XS 2 and the Rega Elicit r. If your are able to affo... 
2.0 Stereo speakers on a $2000 budget?
The ProAc jumps out at me right away as interesting choice.speakers I have heard and liked with that NAD amp or close relative:-Vandersteen 1cDynaudio Audience (82 and 122 both available now on Agon used)-B&W 683 S2-Focal Chorus 726note these ... 
Integrated Amplifier for Monitor Audio Silver S2 Speakers
The Monitor Audios are great sounding speakers for the price point.  Perhaps not the most revealing in the upper treble, but their pitch, tone and timing can be quite good when matched with the right electronics.I have some MA Apex 40's which I be... 
Vinyl and subwoofers
Since you are experiencing this with two different turntables and multiple cartridges, acoustic feedback and physical set up in the room must be part of the problem. Can you try wide frequency response head phones capable of very deep bass with th... 
Please help ...integrated amp under $1200
In addition to the NAD you suggest there are several nice solid state integrated amps for sale on Agon now at or below that price point including: Creek Discovery 50A, Naim NAIT 5i, Hegel H70, Vincent SV-256 mk, and Primare I22. Depending on your ... 
Linear power supply for Arcam irdac
Ok, I ordered a Main Cables R Us linear power supply from the U.K. for Arcam irDAC, upgraded at factory with rhodium IEC socket and fuse, and silver DC supply cable. It is currently connected to Wiremold power strip by a Nanotech 308 AC cable with... 
Jeff Beck Loud Hailer
mapman - haven't heard Rock and Roll Party, will check it out.  I was doing some digging yesterday and listened to Jeff Beck Truth again from 1968 with band including Rod Stewart and Ron Wood - terrific bookend to his latest work. 
To Power Condition or Not to Power Condition?
Thanks for following up nutty. 
To Power Condition or Not to Power Condition?
nutty, the standard 8 place Wiremold has worked well for years for me, but I wonder about the current limiting part. Yes, no limiting from geometry and lack of conditioning or switches in the line.  But the Wiremold's fixed supply cable is 14AWG, ... 
To Power Condition or Not to Power Condition?
artemus_5, did you buy the Shunyata Venom package, or did you go a different way? Curious how the Venom strip and cable worked for you or others. 
To Power Condition or Not to Power Condition?
I saw the Venom package from Shunyata and was intrigued too. I am using their Defender in a simple Wiremold power strip and find that it seriously quiets my analog front end that consists of an old Thorens TT, Grado Platinum cartridge and Grado ph... 
Need feedback on loudspeakers
I have not heard the Spendor or Tannoy's listed, but of the others, I would suggest the ProAc's for your preferences.