kymanor1

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Equipment Rack Between Speakers...Good or Bad
The rack is fine, move you speakers forward and away from that side wall. 
CD"S
A used Esoteric is a great unit.  You would love it.  I agree with Stereo5, I have both. 
Magnepans or...Martin Logan
Having owned several to get to what my current speakers(ML), Magnepans are great for jazz and folk, but no bass, you will need a sub. A used pair will ship cheaper than Thiel(great) and Martin Logan( awesome).  Used will also get you a great speak... 
AC Dedicated Line
I have 2 dedicated lines, each has its own breaker,  they share only the ground wire.  Electrician installed. Silent background.   
Please help me clean up this stupid speaker cable mistake
Hi, yes ther are tons of different banana plugs and spades with screws on eBay.  Take a look.   
HELP!!! I need a “GOOD-CHEAP” preamp solution???
Hi, you can get a great CJ, AR or AL for under $1500.  All sound great.  Older we’ll build tube preamps are a great bargain and will last.  Don’t b afraid to purchase.   
Recommendation on power amp
Hello, your equipment sounds great.  the Pass Labs X series amps are fantastic.  May be the missing link.   
Value of upgrading only 1 set of interconnects?
In my opinion the first cable upgrade should be the preamp to amp. Evert signal has to pass through those two components.   
Which would you choose; Pass 250.8, arc 75SE or luxman m900u?
Pass Labs, they are as good if not better than any amps in the price range.  You get a total package.  You will not regret your purchase. 
What area or country do you live in ?
Sacramento CA.  I live 40 minutes drive from Pass Labs(I have Pass Amp and Preamp). I have watched them build the equipment and of course meet Nelson. I am also 20 minutes from MIT( all my cables are MIT). Love my city. 
Has anyone added a small subwoofer to 2 channel and been thrilled with the result?
Yes, I have done just that.  But I had Magnapan speakers at the time.  It was wonderful.  The music exploded!. I currently have full range speakers now, no need for a sub.  That said if you beside to get a sub, check out "REL". 
20 Amp Lines w/separate ground
Hello, yes yes yes! Like one of the other respondents I was having work done to my house.  Hired an electrician to put in two 20 amp lines for my system. I am using PS Audio outlets, but there are many out there that are great.  The difference is ... 
How would you introduce tubes into this SS system?
I h as ve been down the same road.  In my opinion you should start eith a tube preamp.  That is the best wsy to introduce tubes inyonyour system.  Will still have the bottom end that we all love.  I recommend a Conrad Johnson PV12. Great smp for a... 
Is there actually a difference?
in my ecperience(I'm 52 and have enjoyed this hobby since I was in junior high school). From my first "Sharp brand"  receiver through many different gear changes to my current  "Pass Labs" gear. Yes!!! and worth every penny.