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Has anyone compared Emotiva amps to high end amps?
I was very disappointed in the Emotiva UPA-2... while it provided great bass, it sounded dull and lifeless. Not very musical at all. Not sure if XPA's are the same case... but I would definitely not consider them high end. More like a good step up... 
Speaker cables where to begin?
Morrow Audio all the way 
Zu Essence vs B&W
i haven't heard the Essence, but I have 805's and if you're into honey smooth mids/crystal clear highs, you cannot go wrong with 800 serieswith proper amplification, vocals are SO smooth and airy, imaging and soundstage is off the charts if placed... 
Wire the House A/C or get Power Conditioner?
what's the best bang for buck power conditioner? PS audio? 
Best female vocals on CD
emi fujita. 
best solid state integrated to match with B&W 685s
I have had a Decco and B&W 685 very recently... connected to my PC via USB.The room is relatively small, but it sounded EXCELLENT to say the least. 
Whats the consensus on Zu's loudspeaker cables?
Zu has a 60 day return policy too :) 
Whats the consensus on Zu's loudspeaker cables?
Okay, I'm going to go w/ a pair of Zu Wax. 
Speltz Anti Cables
are these still the best bang for buck option?will i notice a difference from monoprice 12awg? 
Is the B&W 600 series a good value?
Knownothing: you've been very helpful, thank youI ended up getting the 805N's, so they're sitting in their boxes right now waiting for stands I also placed an order for the UPA-2 last night.. so the wait beginsThanks for the suggestion on the 840A... 
Is the B&W 600 series a good value?
thanks for the advicein a few hours, i'm going over to the seller's house to take a listen.. so hopefully the next time i post (if all goes well), i'll have the 805's in hand :) 
Is the B&W 600 series a good value?
hey ryder, i know there are ID brands that might give me more value... but i have not seen a bookshelf design that i like more than the 805's... most ID brands, while im sure they sound superb, look too plain for mei do love the 685 sound and judg... 
Is the B&W 600 series a good value?
thanks for the response...i have a peachtree decco powering my 685's right now, it works beautifullyi'm thinking of adding an emotiva upa-2 to give the 805N's more power, and use the decco as a DAC/prewhat do you think abuot this?or more important... 
Is the B&W 600 series a good value?
thanks for all the info guysthis is probably off topic but i actually spotted a 805 for sale here for $1395http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrmoni&1261356733&/B-W-Nautilus-805-dark-red-cherthe guy is local to me and i need some qui... 
Is the B&W 600 series a good value?
okay.. so i just went to demo Usher's and i was completely blown away by the BE-718 compared to the B&W 600 seriesnot really a surprise given the price difference.. but they told me they have a X-718 for $1299.. which is the same thing just wi...