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What is the best power cord for pass labs xa100.5?
Pass Labs would probaly suggest the one they shipped with amp. I assume they would know best, they made the amp. 
Recent equipment you hated, thought overpriced
By Jove, I think they have finally got it! 
Which is more accurate: digital or vinyl?
Hfisher3380, I love your stereo rack. I wanted one but went with the Sanus Euro instead. I admit to being tight with the dollar. :) I am glad you found my response funny. These days we need all the cheer we can get.Cheers. 
Help needed to recover costs please
Good luck in getting your money back. I can imagine how you feel.My advice would be for the future. Surely any cable a reasonable person could desire can be found at Amazon, J&R, Crutchfield, Music Direct, Audio advisor or even Best Buy! Stick... 
Top 5 Classical recordings
When one considers who wrote this music (classical), and who is performing it, maybe it would be best just to say I liked this CD and let it go at that. Because I am not sure many of us have the knowledge / background to question or make a critica... 
Tuners that do it?
I recommend the Sony XDR-F1HD. 
Downgrading
All the high-end uber expensive gear did not deliver as promised. People have wised up. Most of it was just a con. 
Amy Winehouse - Lioness
The great American soprano, Beverly Sills, said that Ella had the most perfect voice she had ever heard. I defer to Ms Sills' judgement. Whatever you think of Winehouse is valid. I was just shocked at seeing ANYONE compared to Ella. I probaly over... 
Top 5 Classical recordings
For anyone wanting to get into classical music, then I would start with the 'Building A Library' section of the BBC MUSIC magazine. Recommends the performances that all classical collections should include, and also, the magazine often gives a sho... 
Amy Winehouse - Lioness
"On some of the songs she sounds strikingly like Ella," Surely you jest!!Ella had one of the great voices of all time, regardless of musical genre. And she often dressed like a housewife. Check out several of her cd covers. Esp the ones with Louis... 
New Music Recommendations 2012
Ensemble Caprice -- Telemann & The Baroque GypsiesVarious -- Jazz in an R&B Groove, HighNote HCD 6012Various -- Rhythm Country and BluesAnne Akiko Meyers -- AIR, The Bach AlbumSome are pre-2012, but all are great. 
Speakers and air-conditioning
This is a very valid question. It is well known that back in the 19th century, before houses had electricity, and therefore, no air condtioning, speakers lasted a lot longer and required little if any warm up time. 
Which is more accurate: digital or vinyl?
This is a no brainer. Vinyl is more accurate! It picks up and lets you hear all the noise, distortion, clicks, pops, and rumble that CDs never let you hear. Vinyl also gets rid of that ear shattering dynamic range. 
The color of audio and ambassadorship
If a person only listens to pop music, there is no point in spending good money on stereo equipment. Only if you listen to Classical or Jazz, from that wonderful creative era,(blue note etc...) does high end (expensive) stereo make sense. If you d... 
Best way to run in your Cable Elevators?
This question makes as much sense as 99% of the other questions / comments concerning wire and cables. Show this man some respect.