lak

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PC manufacturers?
I agree with the comment that it's a personal preference. Many look at various power cords as tunning devices to achieve the sound that the listener is looking for, it's not necessary to stay with the same manufacturer however there is nothing wro... 
Remarkably better sound possible with just 1 system component change?
Unless I missed the following questions I have from the above comments, I'd like to know the following:1) Are you using dedicated AC circuits and upgraded outlets to power your system?2) Are you using upgraded power cords?If not I would start there. 
Pass Labs Int 25 vs Int 60
@stevehuff what speakers are you using with your INT-25?Thanks :-) 
Upgrade Hegel H300 to Luxman 590AXii or else
I have unfortunately not had the opportunity to hear any Hagel products but I have read very good reviews regarding them. With that said I do own several good integrated amps and separates and one of them is the Luxman 590 AXII, which I highly rec... 
looking for a Integrated amp $6,000 range
Raven or Luxman depending on your power needs. Luxman makes a variety of integrated amps at various wattage output. 
AC cable length for active speakers
I agree with your current thinking, there is no reason to have your AC cables the same size.  
Is is wise to set Power Conditioner on its front rather than on it's bottom.
Back in the day when these units first came out and we (myself and a few other audiophiles) did a lot of testing with the 1200 and 1800.  As the others above have stated it won't hurt a thing and will function and sound just as it's supposed to. 
Reasonable but not outragious interconnects
+1 Raven Audio ;-) 
Furutech GTX NCF receptical break in, how long
Don't be surprised if the Furutech GTX NCF outlet alters good to bad and takes hundreds of hours to break-in and sound good 100% of the time as has been stated earlier. 
Dedicated circuit
+1 for jea48 and gs5556 
Raven Audio Nighthawk
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/review-raven-audio-blackhawk-integrated-soniquil-cables  
REVIEW: Raven Audio Blackhawk Integrated, Soniquil Cables....
@skypunk, I agree you scored big time. Enjoy ;-) 
REVIEW: Raven Audio Blackhawk Integrated, Soniquil Cables....
@skypunk; I was wondering what the difference in music would be with the Blackhawk MkIII vs an Allnic T-1500, or CJ Classic Sixty SE or Luxman590 AXII? I have no idea? 
Schiit Freya order delay, no clue when it will arrive
I'd recommend emailing or phoning them. 
REVIEW: Raven Audio Blackhawk Integrated, Soniquil Cables....
Yes, I also saw the Blackhawk MkIII that was for sale. I seriously thought about it but I'm doing good with what I currently have, for the time being...Thanks for the review :-)