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Triangle Titus Xs
My experience is that triangle speakers don't match that well with NAD amps. 
Has anyone tried new Auvio cables from Radio Shack
Somec59,Will be very interested in your comparisons. This has really gotten me interested in finding other wiring deals. My guess is that there are a lot of cable designs that are being manufactured for and distributed by premium retailers that ar... 
I'm convinced: my Power Conditioner was ruining...
Merry Christmas to you too! 
speakers to go with Musical Fidelity a5.5 amp
If the Mani 2 Signatures are anywhere as good as the originals, I am sure this combination sounds terrific. Nice bass, huh. 
I'm convinced: my Power Conditioner was ruining...
Sorry, I meant "Belkin" power conditioners, not "Belden". 
I'm convinced: my Power Conditioner was ruining...
Dlcockrum,Thanks for bringing these units to my attention - I have not listened to any of these yet... that I know of. It is possible I have heard some of these expensive and very well reviewed products in demonstration systems without knowing it,... 
from B&w 805's to Usher be-718 - what to expect?
Yeah, I have to agree with emerging consensus about the Be-718's - they are really good.If you want something completely different from the 805's, take a look at the Harbeth Compact 7ES-3. Music, music, music. 
I need a new system.
Good advice above. I would definitely go listen to gear before you buy if possible - if you live in the hinterlands, even if it means a dedicated trip to metro area or waiting until you are in town for other reasons.Tip 2 - listen to really great ... 
I'm convinced: my Power Conditioner was ruining...
I am convinced your power conditioner was ruining your sound too. Brown power with voltage drops is not the same as "dirty" power resulting from digital and/or high frequency noise, and does not have the same affect on audio performance. Presumabl... 
P1,2,3: the best Rega for the job
I have listened to all three on the Mira and you can definitely tell the difference between the them with that amp and speaker combination. I have three older belt drive turntables at home from the 70's and 80's and I could only justify the outlay... 
Power Cables which take the soundstage back
Macdadtexas,Your humor is much appreciated. We just hear things a little differently;-)You say "Once your power goes from the wall or the power conditioner, as long as the correct volume of electrons, flow into the transformer of the amp/preamp/so... 
Power Cables which take the soundstage back
How do better power cables "work"? They:1. have better conductors than lamp cord (I.E. bigger gauge, fewer stands, better metal)2. have better shielding and/or geometry that cancels RFI/EMI from getting into the wire itself3. or, more importantly,... 
speakers to go with Musical Fidelity a5.5 amp
I think the ProAc's would sound very nice with the Musical Fidelity A5.I have not heard the Mani-2 signatures, so cannot comment on differences. 
best CDP for QuadQC24+Quad909+DynoA72
Naim CD5 XS. 
Jazz Recommendations
That is a tough request. I think I would choose the three below, not so much because they are the best, but because they cover a range of styles: Miles Davis In a Silent Way-esque musings, up-beat piano jazz, and reflective ethereal playing respec...