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Shunyata Python Helix PCs
I could be wrong but I think my Anaconda Helix has "helix" written on it.Nick 
Amp for B&W 802N
I own the B&W 800D and still do at this time. I had tried many amps on them: Mc 1201, ML 436, Krell 400cx and now Accuphase M2000. I found that the Krell was the best match for the B&W at your price point. See if you can get a 300cx for th... 
HT, WHAT'S BETTER 2 CHANNEL + 3 OR ONE 5 CH
In my HT set up, I had a 2 channel and a 3 channel amp set up before. I ran of out space on my rack so I sold both and bought a 5 channel amp. I did not realized how much better the 2&3 were vs. the 5 alone. My amps were all from Cary and put ... 
Cary SLP-98 -- Do Oil Caps make a Difference?
They absolutely improve your preamp. I heard them both and the one with oil caps was more musical, transparent and has more details also. 
Here's a challenge:a class A sound system for less
No you cant, and believe me cuz I had tried. When an audio company introduces a new product into the market, they have priced it accordingly to their overall cost. You wont see the same parts or build quality inside a $1000 component vs. a $5000 u... 
Looking for a good power conditioner
Hi,You should add the Isoclean conditioner to your list. I had the SA Linestage before and I like the Isoclean alot more.Nick 
Opinions On Used Speakers music only $5K $6K
For your large room, you probably need to add a sub to get what you are looking for. Even the N802 wont put out enough bass to fill your room. I own the 800D in a room like yours.Nick 
Good Matching Preamp with Pass Labs X350
A friend of mine who has the Pass x250.5 just put a Cary SLP-05 into his system. We listened to Miles Davis "Take Five". It was pretty amazing. I have heard this cd at least 20x and I never thought it could sound this good! 
Cary CAD MB500's - anyone heard them
I heard them at the CES show this year driving Dynaudio speakers. They were dynamic, big soundstage and musical. Then Cary replaced them with their 211's. I thought their 500 mono's were much better w/ the Dynaudio speakers. I did not know they co... 
MI 330 ics,LOW impedience?MEDIUM impedience?
Most likely you would need high impedance from source to preamp and low impedance from pre to amp. You can also buy the newer version called Oracle, which has high medium and low imnpedance all together. You just need to pick one of them on the ne... 
SACD Player Shootout
Could anyone tell me how much the Ayre retail price is? Thanks 
Purist or Kubala-which to buy for entire system
I think you would never really get a true answer unless you ab them both in "your system". Cables do make a significant contribution to your system but at the same time they react differently in each and every system. Both brands you have chosen a... 
shipping coast to coast over 350 lbs
bax global but you need a business address. 
your opinion on subwoofers in two channel
If you are using monitors as speakers, adding a sub is a must in my opinion. You would get a bigger soundstage and more weight and body with instruments and voices. A sub adds the bottom frequency which in turn helps your middle and upper frequenc... 
Best processor that is excellent for 2 Ch music
You can try the Cary Cinema 6 used at your price range.