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KT120 in Audio Research Pre-amp?
Manufacturers have long-term reputations to protect if they are reputable manufacturers. But if there is no safety risk to the unit, they usually tell you to go ahead an experiment...in the case where a manufacturers says dont do it...that they di... 
Under 1500$ Solid State Amp for Usher Be-718
Agree on Bryston 4BST...watch the treble depending on your tastes...otherwise tremdendous power. Like CJ MF2500...but preferred the midrange magic of CJMV60s...wonder if you could stretch your budget and get 2 MV60s...monoblock for roughly 120 wat... 
KT120 in Audio Research Pre-amp?
Email ARC...should be a quick answer. The KT120 can draw slightly more current (i thought)...so just need to be careful. 
Where to buy CD's
Amazon! Definitely my favorite. And you can buy from Amazon.com, Amazon.jp, Amazon.co.uk, etc... 
What to connect with my system?
$1500 for 1 used cable? You can buy pretty much any Transparent Ref cable you want (my favorite)...but you could also get Valhalla, Argento, Jorma Prime, Kondo, PAD Dominus. Are you saying its $1500 per cable, so roughly $4.5K-$6K to cable the ent... 
Audio Research Ref 250s for Magnepan 20.1s?
I think Barrysandy's suggestion is a good one. That has potential to sound incredible, stunning. And save you money on both the speaker upgrade and the cost differential between Ref250 and Ref150. Good luck. Good choices! 
What to connect with my system?
good luck! 
What to connect with my system?
Personally, i have lived with Transparent Ref cables (interconnects and speaker) for 10 years...and only upgraded within the Transparent line when a unique one-off opportunity came along. Never had desire to look elsewhere...they can be found (sti... 
Power cord recommendation for DAC
You might get a Sablon Audio PC on AGon for that price. Mark is a boutqiue designer so price/performance is great because there are no middle men. I have compared with PAD Dominus (which I also own)...and felt his cables were very very competitive. 
ARC VM 220 WITH VANDERSTEEN WOOD QUATRO
Sometimes when you drive a system too hard...it becomes brittle. Distortion, dynamics being ltd. Yes, you might try KT120s...but i would be most curious as to what would happen if you changed amps to a bigger ARC mono. 
Clock synchronization issue?
thank you, steve! 
Oppo 93 vs 95 as HDMI transport
Yes Bondmanp, you are right...i meant power supplies. I have the older 83 model and it seems more finicky than the newer models i am told. i may go with newer model myself as the 83 is starting to break. thanks for the advice! 
After Blackgates... which caps are best for Audio?
I have heard good things about Dueland stuff...very good. Gryphon, Tidal Audio both use them in their equipment i have read. 
conrad johnson GAT vs ACT 2 series 2
Hi Audiolui,Totally agree with you. I would add, also having owned ACT 2, that the GAT's treble is another league entirely. i remember upon first bringing the ACT2 home (which i enjoyed immenseley) that the treble was stiff...i eventually forgot a... 
Clock synchronization issue?
Interesting! That is quite cool! I have done some reading on the Off-Ramp 5 from the site and reviews...i think it is computer audio only?