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Power Cord for Pass Int 60-Under 1K used
@alucard19, I am intrigued by the Maze Audio power cords. Read through their web site. I have spent more building cables than what these cost. I will try one soon. Thanks for the recommendation.  
Power Cord for Pass Int 60-Under 1K used
Do not use a stock cord. So much cable material and connectors available, one can build an excellent cable. I have built many, using different types of wires, and connectors, as I can get the flavor that I want. You want to spend up to 1 K, go ahe... 
In need of some Amplifier advice. Is therereally any point in it with my current setup?
@soix , would it not be better to come out of a tape out ( record out ), instead of a preout, avoiding another gain stage / volume control, or, am I just showing my old age ?  
In need of some Amplifier advice. Is therereally any point in it with my current setup?
I have normally asked of anyone looking to upgrade their system, what is it that's lacking ?, what do you want more of ?, what do you not like about the system ?, before I make any recommendations. Have room acoustics been dealt with ? Have you up... 
Inexpensive Tube Amps
@lowrider57 , yes I was referring to you. Your statement, then, does not make sense. Sorry, no offense.  
Inexpensive Tube Amps
YOU need to read the current thread. You are confusing this OP with another. This OP has not purchased any tube amp as of yet, ( including a Yaquin ), just sayin. Best..... 
speakers with balls
Cornwalls do not have passive radiators. You must be thinking of the Choruses. 
Speakers least affected by room acoustics
Another for " headphones ". Also, I agree with willemj, although I believe it is with all frequencies. 
Classic Over-reaction!
My Smart Theatre Systems TA 242 amp develops a transformer buzz, chassis only ( not through the speakers ), when it is on and I am using my otr microwave. Of my many amps, it happens only to this one ( I haven't tried a cheater plug ). 
First Tube Amp
@recluse. I am also interested in the specific unit you selected, as there are many available. Thx, MrD 
Synergy
If you were speaking of the Nuforce STA 200, 80wpc, after a few hundred hours of music playing through it, it is quite an exceptional amplifier. Glad your amps were fixable and upgradeable. 
Speaker Suggestions for 300b SET Amp
@atmasphere this is why u r da man ! 
Speaker Suggestions for 300b SET Amp
 Since "57, the throat and overall shape of the horns have not changed.  
Speaker Suggestions for 300b SET Amp
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Hafler 9130 power amp
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