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Subwoof Piega P10s for bass Quality, not Quantity?
I have P10s and have occasionally had the same impression. Usually I have found the problem is not with the Piegas, but part of the front end e.g. I used to use an Art DI/O DAC which has lots of bass, but with Piegas you can hear the mushiness. Wi... 
SF Extremas
As a previous and disappointed owner I would think your amp has enough power even though these speakers are notoriously demanding. But they are just not good speakers. I would have thought you could spend less and do much better with something lik... 
Quad 63 amp advice
I have tried several amps on mine, including a triode amp - ARC Classic 60. It matched well. Tried a muscle amp - Plinius SA-250 - not particularly impressed.Pass Aleph 3 was nice, but too lacking in bass for my liking.Currently using Spectral DMA... 
DIY PC: Anyone need some Belden 83802
I could use a 5ft length - what is it worth approx.?You might be interested in a swap - I have more Furutech rhodium IEC's than I need. 
110V/50Hz equipment in a 220V/60Hz country.
I am in Australia (240v/50Hz), and have had some experience with your dilemma. With most US made equipment, changing to a different voltage has been thought of in the original design. Some make it extremely easy (I have a Rowland preamp with dip s... 
LCAudio CD Upgrades (Denmark)
I did the LCclock and op amp upgrades.I am not very experienced at soldering or modifying electronics.They were very helpful when I had problems.The results in terms of sound quality improvement were definitely worthwhile (my CD player is a Sony X... 
Aussie Audiogoner's re:power cords
You could try Audio Definition in Sydney (email- audiodefinition@optusnet.com.au) who will sell you Cardas power cords with Aust plugs for less than Audiogon prices.Or just try replacing the US plug on any cord with a Clipsal 1439HD which is what ... 
Need help from Quad ESL 63 owners.
I had a fair bit in common with you - ESL63s,Classic 60,SP-9. I was very happy with the change on going to Goertz MI-2.Best interconnect (pre/power) I used (of many) was Siltech FTM-4. Also Audio Note worked really well(less detail, but maybe more...