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Please help! - Buy VPI Classic or keep Technics 1200
If your heart is set on a VIP, then I agree with gshepardbuster, go for the VIP, it will be an improvement. Or you can drive yourself crazy and look into other turntables and the Phono-Preamps that have been suggested, (that you didn't inquire abo... 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
@benzmano; To the best of my knowledge, there is a push button reset on the back of my 1800. I'm not sure what the technical name is, perhaps a  Thermal Circuit Breaker? If I'm incorrect with the name someone please assist me ;-).I agree, the Syne... 
How do I power my 800D(3)s
I agree that the following amps would sound good with the B&W 800D(3)s in no particular order:BrystonClassePass LabThe B&W dealier in my area uses McIntosh, but that might be because thats what they carry.I would also add ti the list Plini... 
How do I power my 800D(3)s
@Matt-gf,There are lots of members here on Audiogon that can give you some very good answers to your questions. The problem is most answers will come from their personal preferences and no one answer is correct or wrong. Just like if you work with... 
Best Computer Speakers
FYI:I just replaced my Audioengine 5+ speakers (which in my opinion is very good) with the Audioengine HD6 speakers.The HD6 as expected is an improvement in every way.Bigger soundstage, improved bass, mids and highs with better timbre.A wider expa... 
Shunyata Venom IC's review
Thanks for your thoughts and taking the time to post.I've never tried the Shunyata Research interconnects, but I have heard improvement by trying many other high priced interconnects. At times it's like being on a marygoround and eventually one ne... 
Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
Geoffkait & Dlcockrum,Thanks for the information!Good to know... 
Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
From the Shunyata Research website:"The Shunyata Research DF-SS (Dark Field Suspension System) takes the patented technology Shunyata Designer Caelin Gabriel applied in the original DFE and DFE v2, to an elite performance level by adding two impor... 
Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
Getting the cables off the floor reduces the static that's down there, and eventually the static (etc) affects all types of cabling.I'm not capable of a better explanation, however there are others on this site that can give an in depth explanation.  
Not seeing the sound
I would say you found the sweet spot and now have a soundstage.You might want to consider marking the four corners of the floor with tape for each speaker and then continue to alter the position of the speakers because you might improve the sounds... 
Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
@limniscate,Please forgive my ignorance, but is the HC power cable you refer to the Krell Vector HC power cord? When I Google it I come up with several possibilities?I've never heard the Groneberg Quattro Reference power cord but I do know that th... 
Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
@mtrot,Based upon my experience and what others have said in this forum your GE speaker cables will sound good right out of the box. When you install them, set the speaker cables up exactly the way you want them and then don't move them around or ... 
Amp ac cable connection
As suggested earlier try it both ways and go with the one that sounds best. Trust your ears! 
Entry Level Interconnect Reccomendations
Cerious Technologies Graphene Extream. 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
@ddraudt congratulations on the return of music ;-)!@benjie good question.