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Power Cords--Your Preference?
Back to the MAC HC on the amp. There's just something special about the sound. More open and spacious. HF is more natural. Who knows, might change again tomorrow. 
USB cables
OMG. Multi-hundred dollar USB cables? Feed a US city instead. 
Phono preamp connected directly to amps?
The volume control is on my amp (Sophia Baby). TTVJ phono hybrid preamp feeds it directly. 
DIY ICs
Mine are made from Neotech. Connectors include Vampire, Wbt and some that came from former MAS cables. 
the meaning of the word "better"
Hi Elizabeth. You mentioned that word "neutral". It always annoys me when people (mostly reviewers) describe components as 'more neutral or less neutral'. What does that mean? 
Power Cord Recommendation for Bryston 4B SST2
Bryston's take on power cords for their amps and preamps...It's the email response an Audiogon member received after inquiring about power cord he lost while moving. "In general, Bryston has seen no reason to use anything other than a high-quality... 
Power Cord Recommendation for Bryston 4B SST2
I could be wrong, but I though Bryston suggests not using aftermarket cords. 
Audio stuff I've lost in my own home...
I remember being married and listening to music with my wife...haven't seen her in a while. She must be around here somewhere. 
SET sound without a lot of money
95db. I listen to rock, folk, jazz, Sinatra-era vocalists, c&w (wife's choice). Room is 17 x 35, vaulted ceilings. Listening to Van 'Too late to stop now'. Earlier, MC5, Seger, 
Source for tube shopping?
Jim McShane is great, I bought a matched pair of 5670 GE JANs. Completely satisfied. Another option is Brent Jesse in Illinois, he has been very helpful with any questions I have. Soon to buy fom him. 
SET sound without a lot of money
I was driving my Sophia Baby into 92db speakers. Sounded pretty good at moderate volume. Then I traded for Cain & Cain Abby's. Wow. The music...even at higher volumes...wow. You gotta find the match, it's out there. 
Power Cords--Your Preference?
Swapped around three main ones. Ended up with Shunyata Venom 1 on Earthquake sub, MAC HC on the other sub (AOS) in the HT. fo two channel, I found the P/C Cary suggests-xtreme power master works best on my Sophia Baby amp. 
sansui au 717 integrate amp
RW-so am I but that doesn't old is bad. For $350 what do suggest? I'd put my Sansui up against much of the crap out today. 
Dedicated circuit question
The best investment I made for my 2-channel rig. I use Furtech outlets. Lots of good ones out there. 
sansui au 717 integrate amp
Ezekiel here on audiogon rebuilt my AU D11. An excellent job. I use it with EPI 100 speakers.