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What is the future for Proac Speakers ?
I agree that many companies change distributors, sometimes things improve afterwards, sometimes not. I would not have a problem with the Email approach. Feedback value will much depend on nature of question(s) asked. To ask if they are in trouble ... 
comparison of different dedicated AC line types?
I would run 10GA to an amplifier. 
"Warm Sounding" Solid State Amplifiers
I have been following and hope the best regarding your purchases. 
Porter Ports or Cabledyne Cryo Hubbell 5362
Thanks Sonic. I think i will try the Cabledyne hbl version. Again thanks for the link. 
Porter Ports or Cabledyne Cryo Hubbell 5362
Sonic, Thanks for the link! 
Porter Ports or Cabledyne Cryo Hubbell 5362
I bought a Hubbell #IG5352 from Lowe’s. It is an isolated ground type. Cost was ~$11. Bought on a whim. Anyone know anything about how this outlet is related to those discussed above? 
USB Driven DAC for 2nd System
Thanks Bcgator and Zd! Didn’t know Best Buy sold the AQ. I will keep a lookout for these. If I were to find either used, I can try them out and resell what I choose not to keep for little loss. I have no need to be in any hurry. Zd, as an aside, I... 
Bookshelf speakers for $500ish
You mentioned two speakers you were considering. I am not familiar with the KEFs however do own the B&K 685s, which I use in a second system. I heard then in a dealership placed on a shelf against a wall and they sounded very good driven by a ... 
New system/room, upgrade amp or preamp first?
Todd, 87dB is middle latitude sensitivity. Hope the BC pre proves to be all you hoped for. Al is a great asset here, I have learned much from him. I have considered the use of Y splitters also and knew of reactance issues however with now a better... 
New system/room, upgrade amp or preamp first?
I would purchase the preamp 1st. I believe that would make the greatest upgrade given what you are using now is a HT processor. I own a Jolida Fusion tube pre and am happy with it driving a SS BEL 1001 MK5 amp. How demanding are your speakers for ... 
B&K ST-140 vs 200.1 mono blocks
I believe Unsound has provided you with good info. When considering an upgrade it is best to have defined what improvement one is looking for. If you are happy with the 140 and it drives your speakers to your satisfaction then keep it. Enjoy! 
B&K ST-140 vs 200.1 mono blocks
What are you looking to gain by making the change? 
"Warm Sounding" Solid State Amplifiers
You might want to check into a Vincent Audio integrated amp. 
Bookshelf Speakers with the decent bass
+1 Simao. It seems that for some it is just too easy to take offense to something posted. Almost as if they are looking for that opportunity. Topen, I tend to agree with J135, in that with your budget of $4000 you are in a position to find an amp/... 
Sold in one day
Generally I am conservative in pricing what i sell so that it moves. Also when I buy knowing I often will sell the item. I have sold many items within the 1st day. In regards to items I would like to buy that are severely overpriced, I will not bo...