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IC upgrade suggestions - 300 budget
If you can find it used (to fit your budget) Bear Lab Silver Lightning or Granite Audio #470 Interconnect. Excellent detail with really good bass/mids/highs, sounds natural. 
GRANITE 657 CDP anybody heard it?
Why add a preamp latter on if the CDP has a separate volume?I've heard it said that one less interconnect is better. 
Dedicated outlets vs Power Conditioner
My voltage runs 122-123-124. 
best digital cable
I like the Purist Proteus Digital Cable, it allowed me to hear more details in a musical way than many of the cables mentioned above. 
Whats the difference between: Whale, Elite, MK II
You will get a straight forward, honest answer if you email Brian, the owner of BMI Power Cords. 
Dedicated outlets vs Power Conditioner
I truly believe various componentry will differ in sound from one person's equipment to another (based upon the question you asked). In my system I prefer all equipment plugged into my Equi=Tech 2Q, (which is powered from a 20 amp dedicated circui... 
Equi=Tech Balanced Power vs. ?
Why did Cornfedboy's post disappear from the thread? Lawyers are like cops, never one around when you need one!]:-)... 
Equi=Tech Balanced Power vs. ?
I use an after-market 20amp PC on my 2Q. It comes with a good sturdy heavy duty PC, however the after market cords do improve performance even on this product. 
Interconnects: Silver, Copper or Silver Plated?
Hey Ksales, any idea what type of wire is used in the Sonoran interconnect (copper, silver, mix)??? 
Jazz fans: free copy of "What is Jazz?"
What a guy! :-) 
Equi=Tech Balanced Power vs. ?
I use a Equi=Tech Q2, and highly recommend it! 
Where to buy Kimber speaker cables w/ good price??
Purchase used, and watch the Audiogon site and/or do a search on this site. I see at least one ad or more each week. 
The big audiophile dilem
The Cardas Golden Reference will sound great with the Mini Utopia. 
Help needed.
CJ makes good tube equipment. There are other companies out there that are also good. It's up to your ears. DON'T BE AFRAID OF TUBES, THEY WON'T BITE! I FIND THEM USER FRIENDLY.Good luck. 
Thoughts on Legacy Whisper Speakers
All Legacy speakers sound best when driven with a S.S. high current amp, however tubes could be used also. I used my CJ Premier 11-A tube amp (70 watts) with great success. Sounded as good if not better than with my S.S. high current amp. If it's ...