mrderrick

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Which tweak for new amp: PC or footers?
How about some high - end fuses? 
subwoofer cables
You may be better off connecting the Depths speaker level input to your amp. This always worked best for me with 2 channel. If you are using LFE out from an AV pre, I just used a Monster M1000 series sub cable. Both are actually for sale. 
Parasound HCA806 amp is crapping out...
I also experience "channel fade" with my HCA806. While I have not tried this yet, I have heard that the level control pots for each channel go bad and can be bypassed to eliminate this problem. 
best speaker wire for extra long runs
Thats a lot of speaker cable. Does your pre and amp have XLR outputs and inputs? If possible, relocating your amp closer to the speakers and running balanced between amp and pre may be a better option. Mogami XLR mic cables are quite reasonable. 
Which budget digital cable ?
I'd give Drew a call at Moon Audio. 
need help on transparent sounding 12au7 tubes
Mullard CV4003 
Stillpoints
I'll second Stillpoints with risers beneath transports and cd players. 
Online battery for systems...
For audio/video APC is marketing a battery system. There is a review at EnjoyTheMusic.Com 
affordable long run IC
If you are running balanced, Mogami Mic cables might be the way to go. 
Which 110 ohm digital?
A cable that sounds very good and doesn't break the bank is the DH Labs custom D-110 made by Moon Audio. I've compared it to the Kimber Illuminations Orchid and it it very hard to tell the cables apart. (connected between a Wadia 20 and MSB Platin... 
Does anybody have problem with Wadia 781iSE connec
A sad note.............. Don Moses of Wadia has passed away. Details are posted in the Digital Drive forum on Audio Asylum. 
Best transport for $500.ooish
A Theta Data Universal II. If your Theta DAC has the LaserLinque ATT output, try to find a Universal II with the ATT input. 
Anyone use a sub with Reference 3A DaCapo i
You should visit Audio Circle. There is an archived Reference 3A forum there.(you can't post) Quite a bit of good info. I use a ML Depth with my De Capo I's. Speaker level connection running the Capo's full range. Depending on the source material,... 
Digital front end question
If you would like to have HDCD decoding, the Classe DAC1's have been selling for around $1000. The Musical Fidelity A3 24 is also very nice sounding. The Benchmark may need some mods to get what you want. Cambridge just released a new DAC that you... 
Digital front end question
You didn't mention what transport you have, but if it is truly a good one, don't give it up. There are very few great transports in production today. I would suggest that you go with a DAC that can accept firmware and software updates from the man...