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Bel canto monoblocks and power cables
When you have reference equipment,and I also include professional grade cabling in that context,the sonic differences are very subtle and as always it is more about synergy with your components. 
Audio cables ,and power cords the most forgotton- part of an Audio system.
audioman58 +1 
Cable advice needed
My experience different,source to pre amp which is in line with the philosophy of Dr.Ono. 
Help needed for a skeptic!
As others have stated the only way to ascertain if the cable is worth the $$$is too audition and believe in what your ears say not hearsay. 
Best option for Amp upgrade...
Unless you have an emotional attachment to the amp,move on.At some point you will want a change and those mods will be worth about 10 cents on the dollar.If solid state is your preference you may want to consider a Bryston 4B3 a clearly more evolv... 
Hornshoppe "the Truth" preamp - any opinions?
I too replaced my Coincident Line stage with the "TRUTH" based on the review by Arthur and favorable comments made by two others who replaced expensive active pre amps with the TRUTH.Also my first foray into passive.I've not spent a lot of time in... 
Preamp Deal Of The Century- Update
Welcome home 
For tube sound, which is more important: preamp or power amp?
Over the years I've had many tube pre's mated with tube and ss amps.I agree with those who have opined that the tube amp has more influence than a tube pre amp.That said,I'm now using a highly rated passive pre with a tube amp and together they yi... 
Cable recommendation between Dac and Integrated amp
The higher the price the bigger the profit margins.When you spend more on cabling than components it's time to re evaluate priorities.Not pointing fingers,just sayin.Mark Tunis,Bradenton Florida,handcrafted by a gifted artisan who understands the ... 
Please help me chose a tube preamp
I owned a Calypso and purchased based on reputation.I was under whelmed with the performance.Replaced with an Audio Horizons TP 20r which was audibly superior in every aspect of musical presentation.I'm not bashing the Calypso,it simply didn't mee... 
Power Cord
Marc Tunis Silver Ghost.Ridiculously as good as it gets at a favorable price point. 
David Berning Quadrature Z or Vitus SS-101
Really? 
Has anyone made the jump to $uper High end and were disappointed?
Joey V I like your style it reflects my way of thinking. 
Exemplar Denon 3910 and Oppo 93/95
You want to stay away from Shanling,they may have the cool factor going but there are reliability issues. 
Clint Eastwood
Go ahead make my day.