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Synergistic Research AC Master Coupler on all Components including Subs Over-Kill
I've immersed my self with reading and learning about power cords and talking with folks at SR and The Cable Company.  And of course, thanks to all the help from members here!  Cheers to you all!  For now I need to step back to let things settle i... 
Synergistic Research AC Master Coupler on all Components including Subs Over-Kill
I think I have a handle on the difference of the levels of power cords.  If ya read enough, it eventually sinks in. 
Synergistic Research AC Master Coupler on all Components including Subs Over-Kill
Ok... just read what tuning bullets are and do! 
Synergistic Research AC Master Coupler on all Components including Subs Over-Kill
Millercarbon... I was mistaken about the tesla. I listed the wrong one from the website. There is a Tesla with 15 amp IEC.Ok, I’m planning on calling Ted tomorrow but figured I’d ask the following question if anyone cares to engage. As I look arou... 
Synergistic Research AC Master Coupler on all Components including Subs Over-Kill
Very insightful, thanks for taking the time!I just noticed the Tesla has a 20 amp IEC.  Probably not an option for my application. I shall continue this quest and further educate myself. Probably more questions to come at some point.  Cheers! 
Synergistic Research AC Master Coupler on all Components including Subs Over-Kill
Thanks for the suggestions. Now I’m considering bucking up into the $600 - 1000 range (and that’s pushing it) for "not so entry level" power cord for the wall receptacle to the power conditioner and then add on with the "entry level cords: per se’... 
Synergistic Research AC Master Coupler on all Components including Subs Over-Kill
I love this forum!  Thanks! 
Albums that you listen to straight through / start to finish whenever you put them on!
I listen to all straight through unless some time restraint pops up.  Otherwise, it's both sides, A and B.  I like to approach an album as a piece of work that the artist intended me to hear in it's entirety.  
Do I need a sub?
I added to subs and I'm glad I did.  Rounds out the sound, better sound stage (helped floorstanders to disappear.You don't need them, you want them! 
Opportunity to Purchase Sony DAS-703-ES DAC
I have no interest in vintage equipment, it's just that this fell in my lap an for $175. I have a friend who is a "picker".  He bought a bunch of stuff out of a house that included a Carver Pre-Amp, amp and this DAC.   In circa 1986, the DAC retai... 
Manley Chinook
I can't directly answer your question but I have the Manley Chinook.   I called Manley and spoke with the tech who was able to help me.  I have a moving coil and if I remember correctly, he said because my cartridge wasn't a moving magnet, the gai... 
Help in putting together my system with used equipment on Audiogon and eBay.
I went through a similar process you are going through. I originally had a budget of about 5,000. I ended up spending four times my original budget. If I was embarking on that process again with your budget (assuming you stick to it), this is what... 
Power Cords - Equipment Priority?
Thanks for the replies, I appreciate it! 
Power Cords - Equipment Priority?
Another question:   Is it at all redundant to have an upgraded power cord for a power conditioner?  
Power Cords - Equipment Priority?
Do you have upgraded power cords on all your components?