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Need cdp power cord recommendations.
Bindjim,the gears we listened to varied from Krell integrateds, old Classe 100 power amp, Bryston 3bsst and a Maccormack amplifier dna 1.In most cases we felt the warming up of sound, thicker, fuller sound after 3-4 hours listening which I felt th... 
dac choice
bang for buck the Benchcmark dac 1 is a very good sounding dac. I've been using the old unit for quite sometime now and am pleased. 
ARC VT-100 mk1 or BAT VK-60?
I'd go with the BAT. 
Need cdp power cord recommendations.
I was a bit disappointed with the Shunyata Taipan Helix VX. My buddy had one and it was well broken in. 6 months old. I noticed that when you are just starting out with your system, it sounds absolutely fantastic. Just right amount of details, war... 
paradigm studio 20 version 3 versus harbeth monito
I heard these both at my dealershowroom.It's no contest. The M30 has that midrange that is just very clear and it sounds big. The Studio 20s is not bad for the $, I can live with it but not after hearing the M30s though. 
REL or Martin Logan?
definitely Rel.the rel doesnt impose a sound of its own. it doesnt call attention. it integrates seamlessly with my main speakers.i do agree the ML is more powerful but its presence makes it annoying at times because it simply wants to say "i'm he... 
Balanced in and balance out inverted ? puzzle
thanks for all those who replied.noli 
Recommended amp to drive Paradigm speakers
have similar set-up. i use a bryston 3bsst and 3b. sounds great. 
Need Opinion on Accuphase E-202
accuphase has E212 , E308, E450. Of these three which overs the best bang for buck sound ?How do these differ from sound of Krell, classe gears ?thanks for inputs 
Need Opinion on Accuphase E-202
Would the newer E213 be better sounding that this unit E202 ? 
Harbeth Experts
Had the C7es2, M30, HLP3-eS2Also briefly heard the SHL5.I'd say, any one of them has that harbeth magic midrange= to die for.I can live with either one of them.I think its more of the room size you have if choosing which harbeth to own.That said, ... 
Amazingly Close to Krell Sound
i put my hands on those DNA 0.5 or DNA 1. I have krells before and while they are good, i find them a tiny grainy. The mccormack is smoother and tube like with details. 
What are the best monitor speakers for classical?
Harbeths Monitor 30s or the HLP3es2 
Shunyata cables vs Nordost Frey
Other cable you can consider would be the Audience AU24. 
Jeff Rowland Capri preamp
the capri list for $2800 or $2700, cant quite remember.the display can be set to display for 3 sec and then blink out or just left display mode on all the time.the 102 has been with me for over month, left on all the time, yes, it does improve wit...