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Preamp-power amp interconnectors advice
@Jafox (and others): That might be (and probably is) a flawed electronics somewhere in my system; however, I don’t think that the CA-7A, a flagship preamp from Nakamichi is intrinsically flawed. This might not be just a bad preamp design, period. ... 
$1000 upgrade. Opinions?
This thread is a bit old for now and I don't know if you upgraded your stuff or not... However, here are some things coming to my mind...If you listen to turntable A LOT upgrade the cartridge. Dyna 10x5 is essentially one of their entry level cart... 
Preamp-power amp interconnectors advice
Thank you everyone for suggestions, I'd like to keep this preamp at least for a while for several reasons. One is that there is more in its sound that I like than what I dislike. The soundstage is great and instrument separation is just incredible... 
Preamp-power amp interconnectors advice
Luxman will be replaced later with something like Nak PA-5 or Yamaha B-2 but it will stay in a system for a while. BTW it's not that bad of a receiver: 170 WPC, dual mono design except primary transformer winding, fully recapped etc. The problem i... 
Threshold, Parasound, Pass Labs or Nakamichi?
Not sure about Classe. I have had Classe CAP-100 integrated. Great soundstage, but complete lack of bass. The Nakamichi TA-4A that is in my main rig now has TONS of bass and great soundstage too. 
Opinions on Pioneer and Sansui turntables please
Schipo, Do you really think budget Rega (such as p1 or P2) will be better that complete and in working order vintage turntable? I have read that really good old vintage TTs are better that modern budget, specifically Rega. Do you have any experien... 
Power conditioner/protection question
Blindjim wrote:"congrats!(...) What it is placed upon does matter some as well. Check it out."Blindjim, Do you mean that the Duet requires a special stand/platform? Or some dedicated legs? 
Power conditioner/protection question
Thank you everyone for helpful suggestions. After some thoughts, I decided to go with the PS Audio Duet. It has 4 receptacles in 2 isolated banks so I can plug in my amp + something else later (a turntable) in one of them and the CD player into an... 
Looking for $500 integrated amp to match B&W685
Thanks everyone for advices. After looking on some reviews and amp specifications, I decided to go with Classe CAP 80, which was for sale here.The Classe gear including the CAP line are described as having warm and rich sound with good soundstage-...