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Best cheap speaker cables............again
All I'm suggesting is that 12 gauge solid core copper wire (the type run in the wall for AC wiring) sounds ridiculously good for the price. Personally I use HiDiamond D8 speaker wire in one system and JPS Lab SuperConductor 3 in the other. 
Best cheap speaker cables............again
As stated 5/11/14 ;-) 
Amplifier is now off the Power Conditioner
Results will vary dependent upon everyones individual situation and equipment. In audio like other interests there is no one golden rule that works for everyone.All of the tube and SS amps I've ever owned sounded better plugged directly into the o... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Out of curiosity have any of you tried the the HiDiamond P-4 or the CH Acoustic X-20 power cord? 
Best Placement - CT-1E
Hi Neal,Also remember that when interconnects have there location changed many times there is a settle in period before they will reveal there true sound. From comments I've read from others, and what Rick says, this seems to be especially true of... 
KCI Pure Gold and the benefits
I'd also be interested in the answer to Barbapapa's question. 
Blue Circle TLC Power Conditioner
Cbozdog, I agree 100%! 
Blue Circle TLC Power Conditioner
FYI: On a simular note regarding Blue Circle; the XOe6 filter does an excellent job of filtering out all types of crap from the AC line. I purchased one a couple of weeks ago and have been impressed.I agree, sometimes the amp sounds best when run ... 
Romex 10/2 Cryo?
If you deal with a known manufacturer you know that the item has been cryogenically treated.No all Cryo is not the same and if you Google it many articles have been written to explain the difference. I've used the following site many times and mos... 
Do powercords make a difference? A Test.
I found out a long time ago that my amp sounded better plugged into a good wall outlet and not being filtered. I agree with you and think it would behove anyone that is filtering their amp to experiment just to be sure. 
Best cheap speaker cables............again
If one is still looking for the best CHEAP speaker cable then I have a suggestion for anyone in the market.Don't laugh or be a naysayer unless you have tried this...just saying!Go to Home Depot or Lowe's and get yourself some 12 gauge "SOLID" core... 
A New Superstar Power Cord
Budburma,Thanks for the clarification and update.I appreicate it. Sounds awesome! 
Help diagnose the kind of power treatment needed
Personally I think all the options that are available all have their own shortcoming. With that said I like your idea of having someone (a professional) test and make a diagnoses regarding the problem. I have no idea what type of equipment is need... 
Smoke contaminated component
You might want to consider calling one of those companies that restore a house after a fire. They could probably make some good recommendations. 
Are There Alternatives to the Marantz 10 B ?
Have you thought about the Magnum Dynalab Signal Sleuth?I have one that I use with my MD-106T Analog FM Tuner and it works well to lock in on distant stations.