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Any experience with Signal Cable for REL sub?
I have upgraded with Audioquest panther. I was expecting an improcement but was shocked at the level of detail and dynamics. well worth the cost. 
King Cobra to Colombia or Colorado Upgrade?
Moving to the DBS cables is a very good upgrade. The result will be a more coherent AND detailed sound. Tonal balance will still be natural will more extension top and bottom. Colorado is a bigger step up with the teflon (more open and transparent... 
Cloning Class A Classics Continued..
I beleive Threshold (Nova Audio) re-released the s/350e.www.thresholdaudio.com 
Grado Headphones
If you do not need the ultimate in portability I would get a Grado RA-1 battery unit. I find this amp to be very organic sounding and works very well with low impedance phones. You will need a decent interconnect. Audioquest, 
Looking For More Detail
For the VPI there are a couple things that you can easily try that will give you what you are looking for.1) better internconnect from TT to phono stage - what are you using?2) Black Diamond Racing Scout Master support kitThe BDR kit really helps ... 
New amp or cd player?
Maybe clean house (cdp , amp annd pre) get into say a peach tree decco (integrated with tube pre and dac $800). This would give you options for digital sources. Universal player, or DVD/CD (digital out to decco), or wadia itransport. Or later you ... 
Review: Millennium M-CD-Mat Tweak
What Marantz CD player? I have an SA-7 and have been reluctant to use a mat for fear of causing damage or putting stress on the drive. How long have you been using it? What specific benefits? Thank You 
Quality speakers that don't need tons of power
I would look at Focal...maybe the Electra line. If you go uses a 1027 be will be well below budget. 
Dynaudio C1 vs current speaker-Wilson Benesch ARC
I had ARCs in a small room and they were never forward or fatiguing. BAT tubes, Nordost, Marantz sa-7. Frankly one of the best speakers I have owned (very coherent) and at times wish I still had them. Placement near the wall is not an issue with t... 
Headphone Amps and Portable/Personal Stereo???
N3rdling- have you ever listened to the RA-1? RA-1 with Grado phones? Condocondor - do yourself a favor and try an RA-1 if you get a chance. With your phones especially. There is a level of texture and natural sound that you will not find in other... 
I Need Help Picking a Sub
I like the REL subs as well but you need to be carful with differential amps and how they work with the high level (amp output) connections. In most cases you will get a hum through the sub will some varying degree of loudness. It drove me nuts an... 
Headphone Amps and Portable/Personal Stereo???
Not Sure what CMOY means but if $30 gets you an RA-1 sounds like a bargain. Condocondor, Try the RA-1 either used or from a reputable dealer where you have time to return it if you do not like it...I think you will be surprised. 
6H30 tubes ringing in BAT VK-300SE
This happens to me with my vk-32se. Not sure if it is the tubes but frankly it seems to only happen when cold and is never audible when listening. I wouldn't let it bother you. 
Best 6DJ8 tubes?
Has anyone used and has an opinion of the EAT new production tubes? 
Headphone Amps and Portable/Personal Stereo???
Don't think of the RA-1 as a compromise because it is a battery unit.