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Cullen Crossover Power Cables
Thank You for the feedback folks. I did look at TheCableCo.com, but nothing in the price range I am looking at, seem interesting.I want a 6feet 10awg for the amp, since I am doing dedicated lines for a new room and the power port might be a bit aw... 
Describe ube sound vs solid state
Raymonda,Looks like you obviously did not get Czarivey's joke - that you really had to specify which is which?:-) 
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Lak,I don't mind that everyone has his/her own preference. But I found that the same poster has the same posts in multiple forums. At that point, it starts to appear like a advt gimmick. Search the net for Maestro+outlet+reviews (yes, that + is ve... 
Describe ube sound vs solid state
Why would you call tubes as skim milk? Just because it is healthy?:-) 
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Marqmike,Thanks much for your thought on the Maestro. I did read up some threads here and on the net. I found that fanboy Hifisoundguy has practically started threads on Maestro on every audio forum sites. That kind of put me off, since I felt it ... 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
George,Can you point out, what to listen for in a music passage, so that some instrument/voice/etc starts to ring like a bell? I will listen to more carefully and see if my TVC does that. 
World's BEST ac outlets.......Maestro outlets
Hifisoundguy,I read on audiokarma that you do not have a dedicated 20amp line for your audio. This was in 2010. Have you tried the Maestro on a dedicated line? I am leaning to either Maestro or Porter Port, since both are non-plated. 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
Thanks George. 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
Grorge,What do you mean by "rings like a bell starting at 10khz!"? An example would help. 
Diana Krall, Wallflower
Has anyone compared the CD version vs the digital download? Is the download worth the extra $10? 
Balanced/Unbalanced question
Al mentioned:; and often a 6 db difference in system gain, which may have audibly significant consequences in some systems.+1Applies to TVCs. This was required in my system. I experienced this when I removed the RCA between the TVC and power amp, ... 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
Stingreen,TVCs and LDRs are different I believe, compared to the traditional passives. I have tried a $4K preamp with my TVC and nothing was missing.But like many have said in these forums - it is all system dependent. 
Building a new room
I have decided to go with a single dedicated 20 amp line (10 gauge) with a single outlet (duplex). I will connect my Brickwall into one port and the amp into another. Will do a comparison and then finalize. I plan to go with either the Furutech GT... 
Building a new room
Ozzy,Thanks again for letting me know. My contractor also suggests to use fiber glass. 
Building a new room
I did look up more on the forums and find that people generally plug a power conditioner into one of the dedicated outlets to connect their digital sources. But they connect the amplifiers directly into the wall outlets. Are you not bothered by th...