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High End Amp Price Collapse musings
I'm with you jefferylee. There's a plan.  
The "most foolish" loudspeaker tweak/upgrade ... is
testpilot it's my understanding wire shouldn't be heard... 
B&W 'New' 800 Series
Reviewing the videos on the B&W website the ultra refined constructiontechniques appear extremely well thought out and executed. I find it impressive. 
I could use some help with a "mystery" humm
Are you certain the hum comes from the MEN unit?Have you tried the MEN ac into the other 20Pfi?  
SR BLACK UEF Outlet break-in and why you shouldntdo multiple tweaks at once.
Seriously; I suggest giving these SR units a 2 year break in before any furthercomment. This will add a degree of reality that only time can impart. 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
One of the most appropriate comments I've read about the SR (Synergistic Research) Red Quantum Fuse and Black Quantum Fuse discussion (or should it be called blatant promotion?)--" I will continue to question fraudulent imaginary nonsensical prod... 
Should an AC line conditioner be placed before or after the power cord to the amp?
glonrbob I believe manufacturers who recommend just plugging into the wallare saying so to avoid any possibility of liability. Which I understand. For me the purpose of isolation and power conditioning is not to stop a catastrophic surge; just to ... 
What are the Best FM tuners?
As a general comment I would say to be a great tuner itshould allow for fine tuning to the frequency.  
Equipment that has made you 'stop' looking?
The 2Q symmetrical balanced transformer product from Equitech is definitely a keeper as a foundation for AC power isolation/conditioningin my Spectra/MIT system. The beauty of the product is the incontrovertible mathematics it's based on. A breakt... 
Interesting Magico news
"Big money doesn't equal great sound". Unfortunately. 
Should an AC line conditioner be placed before or after the power cord to the amp?
Most manufacturers of amps absolutely do not build expensive ac noise treatment withing their amps. Cost and size prohibitive. 
Should an AC line conditioner be placed before or after the power cord to the amp?
I agree with using the better pc from the conditioner to the amp. No question.  
Interesting Magico news
Thanks melbguy. I looked at the graph and comments.They claim " The unique shape and carefully chosen materials, when combined, create the ultimate "sound pressure absorption device.".I can't help comparing it to B&W's very simple 'tapered t... 
Frequency response to 100k +/_ 1.5db?
Johnsonwu. The problem you mention with violins can,in my experience,be related to noise on the ac line that inferior speakers may not reveal. Have you tried a balanced power unit for example? 
To power condition or not to power condition AVR
To your original question, I don't feel your system will find any problem with the amount of current available from the 2Q. Countless studios use them with vastly more current draw.