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Sounds like a good move, since you also like the onboard DAC with the Parasound.Regarding the Cronus Magnum, you may not have found the right tubes to give you extended bass. Or the Cronus isn't able to optimally drive the bass frequencies of the ... 
$800 to spend on speakers, $1500 on whole system
Peachtree is a very good choice. If you are now leaning toward bookshelf speakers, the Gallo CL-2's previously mentioned are an amazing speaker. The list price is $1200 and Underwood is having a close-out sale here on Audiogon.Google reviews of th... 
A hated question - Purist 20th Anniversay and the Cardas Clear Rev 1 interconnects
I like the Cardas Clear line of cables over the older Golden Cross design. I auditioned the Clear and Clear Light and they presented a truer sound from the source. These are extended with detail, and I agree, a touch of warmth.  
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
And I meant to thank you, Charles. You're right that if there were problems with these fuses we would have heard about it. Audiophiles are a vocal lot. 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
@oregonpapa and knghifi,it's true, never have read any incidents of negative consequences.Thanks, David. The power fuse is an easy tweak. 
Wanted Cardas Golden Cross-Speakercable
He's new here, from Germany.Very nice of you mofi. @higgins, the usual way to do this is to take out an "Item Wanted" classified ad. 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Thanks for your comment, Charles. Ok, so there doesn't seem to be a risk using aftermarket fuses; I'm here to learn. I've only heard and read positive results when using audiophile fuses, that's why I'm going to start with a SR RED fuse in my ARC ... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
Thanks Al,Yeah, I personally wouldn't modify a component under warranty. I for one have never seen any such detailed specifications for aftermarket audiophile-oriented fuses. So I guess it comes down to relying on a combination of reported exper... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
I'd like try the SR RED fuse, but have a question. I've never used after-market audiophile fuses before; how do you know if they are made with the same tolerances as a stock or a Buss fuse for a given amp value? For example, previous posts of the ... 
Similar sound characteractics to MIT cables?
I like a mid-concert hall experience, so you're speakers will also play a part in the presentation. Mine are fairly laid-back.Excellent micro dynamics and realistic layering of the orchestra sections.It was a tough choice between Silent Source and... 
Similar sound characteractics to MIT cables?
philip,I auditioned Silent Source's Signature speaker cables thru the Cable Company. They have a wide, deep soundstage, are transparent and very focused. I was playing Classical music. They sounded more organic to my ears than MIT. Really terrific... 
Similar sound characteractics to MIT cables?
Silent Source has similar sonics to MIT. Natural with smooth highs, very open, laid  back. Slightly warm compared to MIT. 
Your Favorite Classical Box Sets
Leonard Bernstein/NYP, The Complete Mahler Symphonies.Excellent remastering.Furtwängler Conducts Bruckner, Symphonies 4 - 9.Music & Arts, Remastered 2008 
How do I post in the "wanteds" ?
I believe you go to the SELL heading and then create an ad using the word "WANTED in your listing." Once you are in Sell, Equipment, Classified, then a price list for an ad will appear.Enter "Wanted" in the search box to see how others have done it. 
Dedicated Line Advise
@imjustdave,I own a small rowhome and have a 12' x 16' listening room (living room). I wouldn't be running anything that required a 220V line.Currently my amp is 300w/8 ohms, 600w into 4 ohms and if I were to change my amp to monoblocks, they woul...