lak

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Looking for preamp to go with my system
How much are you willing to spend? 
system has weak bass. any suggestions as to why?
Just out of curiosity, are the speakers wired in correct phase? Just because the wiring looks correct doesn't mean it's right. At times I've needed to use a test disk to be sure. 
dedicated line: 10AWG stranded or 2 solid cores?
Lewinskih01,I'm not sure that it really matters if you use solid or stranded wire for any of the wiring as long as it's 10 gauge, I have not been able to hear a difference.I'd say the spacing should be between 2 to 3 inches but it's been six years... 
dedicated line: 10AWG stranded or 2 solid cores?
Twist the wires (two plus ground) together for a noise canceling effect and run in conduit.Make sure you have more wire then you need because by twisting the wire together it reduces the length. Place all three strands into the end of an electric ... 
Setting up monoblocks
Nsgarch is on the ball :-) 
Preamp or Not
Espoverload,I'd be curious to for you to report back to us any type of change you hear assuming to try a pair of the XLR interconnects. 
Gabriel Gold vs Marigo vs NBS
Very interesting reading :-)! 
Preamp or Not
I have tired various good passive preamps and have always found there sound to be lean compared to a traditional preamp. To each there own and that's just my opinion based upon my ears and system components, I don't want to offend those that prefe... 
Upgraded power cord to fit my Vandersteen5A's
I had the same problem with my Von Schweikert db 99 speakers. I found that the Shunyata Diamondback power cords fit, make a big improvement and can be found on the used market for a fair price.Regards, 
which power cables for w4 sound sx-1000s?
Give the Cullen power cords a try. They are sold here on Audiogon. Send an email to Cullen05 and tell him what you want to use them on and have him make you up a pair of power cords. A few friends of mine have purchased these and said there is a l... 
which power cables for w4 sound sx-1000s?
There are several good PC out there. How much are you willing to spend and do you want to buy new or used? 
wyred 4 maggies
Excellent results. Several posts available on Audiogon regarding amps to use. 
Spade to banana connectors, do they exist???
Yes: http://www.cardas.com/content.php?area=oem&content_id=2&pagestring=BananasThey work quite well. 
Listening impressions of two tonearm wires
Thanks, made for interesting reading. Most of us don't have the opportunity to do this. 
Adding tubes to SS system-Tube Preamp Amp or Int?
Preamp.