lak

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Kenwood KA-8100 integrated Amp
I owned a pair of the Wyred 4 sound Class D SX1000 mono-blocks and quite frankly other class A or Class AB amps breathed a lot more life into the music. I have not heard your preamp which others made mention of, but I know the preamp I was using s... 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
What a shame!Mark always seems to be a day late and a dollar short.I also see tendencies of a pathological liar.Prove me wrong Mark! 
Amps that bring liveliness to low efficiency speakers?
Lots of good options mentioned already.Plinius Integrated or a Plinius amp. 
EQ for hifi stereo
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/stereo-eq-in-the-hifi-world 
Stereo EQ in the hifi world ...?
For whatever it's worth (LOL) I agree with wolf's comments about the LOKI. I've tried many types of interconnects high priced to low and for an unknown reason (to me) it doesn't seem to matter, the music sounds clear and unobstructed. I would not ... 
Marker-Audio F151 B&W Nautilus Replica
Why don't you message the people on Audiogon that had them for sale and ask them their opinion? 
Stereo EQ in the hifi world ...?
That's a great question and I'm not quite sure how to answer it.If I'm not mistaken I think @wolf_garcia uses the LOKI and he might be better able to answer that question.Personally, when I use my LOKI, I adjust it for the CD that I'm specifically... 
Stereo EQ in the hifi world ...?
The Schiit LOKI is a high fidelity tone control that works very well and is somewhat inexpensive. I have heard no adverse effects.See this thread also: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/eq-for-hifi-stereo 
SPEAKERS JUMPER CABLES
Make your own jumpers with Duelund Tinned - copper in cotton oil impregnated wire. Works extremely well as they work well for speaker cables also when assembled correctly. 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
I'm still waiting to read the post from Mark that says the deal went through and those that are owned refunds have received them. Of course, we will read posts here from those that have received their refund. I'm still waiting to read those...MARK... 
Best bookshelf speakers
I think there is a lot of good quality parts that go into the Focal line of speakers and they sound very good. Good prices are available on new and referbished units. 
Quad 909 Binding Posts
@rblondeau out of curosity what are you currently using for speaker wire and what is it that you are unhappy about? With that information better recommendations can be made. 
how are you testing your own tubes?
+1 glennewdick 
EQ for hifi stereo
The Schiit LOKI is a high fidelity tone control that works very well and is some what inexpensive. 
Duleland break in time
I have used the KLEI and agree that they sound very natural after break-in. I struggled with 10 gauge wire and have a very hard time believing that a larger gauge will fit properly.