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lak

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Would silver cables beat UP-OCC copper?
As stated already all silver and copper interconnects are not created equally.On top of that it's all dependent upon your equipment and your listening preferences. Until you hear it for yourself in your own system you will never really know which ... 
How short should a power cable be for my amp?
In my opinion the power cord for your amp can be as short as you want to make them and I don't believe it will impair the sound.I have no doubt others will disagree however I have compared .5/M,1/M, 1.5/M and 2/M and I could not detect a difference. 
Any ideas?? ARC CD 3 doesn't work
Bifwynne, Excellent point! 
Solidsteel speaker stands
S7horton,Regarding the Solidsteel speaker stands; are you looking at the NS series or the SS series? Regardless I believe the top plate is MDF.Personally I think you would be fine with the Norstone Stylum 2 stands although I should ask what speake... 
I'm in a preamp pickle: ARC Ref 1 VS CJ 17LS
From what I've read they are both good preamps. I've owned a couple of the Audio Research preamps but not the CJ.The CJ will give you a warmer sound I believe. 
Cullen Cable PC is the real deal
What you say is true. I purchased an 8' Crossover Series from Pat this past Summer.The Cerious Technologies Nano Reference power cord is good also. 
Stereo power amp for $10k
I would add Plinius to your list.There are a variety of Plinius amps to choose from. 
Pass Labs XA-60.8 Mono Blocks
Teajay,Excellent review as usual.I'm glad you posted the heads up here, other wise I would have missed it.Thanks! 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Some great suggestions made in this thread...Thanks all! 
Breaking of Furutech's AC connectors...??
Rafae10054,Most likely Czarivey is referring to using a hammer! 
New Music Direct Catalog
Jmcgrogan2;;-)... 
Tube Curious - Preamp Suggestions
I'd also look at the Allnic line up. 
New Music Direct Catalog
I agree a very nice eye candy catalog! 
Does the Transport make a significant difference
Jfrech,So true!And everyone has their own opinion as to what to do.Ricred1, looking at your set up I would probably consider a higher end CDP and/or a transport.I would select the CDP or dedicated transport at this time over a preamp.There are so ... 
My wife passed yesterday
I'm sorry to learn of your loss.There is nothing anyone can say that will make things better but time heals all. Remember and chairish the good momories. With time you will return to enjoying the music.Namaste'