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Shunyata Hydra
Not a dumb question, I asked the same when I purchased mine.I plug all my gear into it and it works great for my system, it's a non-current limiting (passive) device.Other sytems and preferences may vary. 
Counterpoint SA-5000 or First Sound Presence Pre
The Counterpoint SA-5000 is a real sleeper, wish i'd paid more attention to it earlier, but I have a mint one now and won't let it go ! The First Sound is also a very nice preamp, but I can only use one at a time ! 
Sagging power cable at IEC outlet - any remedies?
How about coming up with "locking IEC's" ? Like balanced XLR's ? Closer tolerances ? 
Favorite Music When Having Sex
Madonna: "Like A Virgin"....... yeah right, Get A Grip !!!! 
Virtual Dynamics Nite vs New Master Series
Check my cable thread on 3-07-04 #1078596356. My friend did have the Nites at one time before. 
Shunyata, Balanced Audio and Equi-Tech....Help
Garebear, if you don't mind me saying, you're component selection is awsome, I love Avalon speakers, older Rowland amps and your CEC. That's a great match, dude.As far as conditioning goes, I'd opt for a Hydra, even if you can "borrow one" try it,... 
Shunyata Hydra
Ozzy, try Galen Carol Audio in Texas, nice guy. 
Which Counterpoint Preamp SA-5000 or SA- 5.1???
Right on S23chang, power to the Counterpoints, keep-em playing ! 
Which Counterpoint Preamp SA-5000 or SA- 5.1???
My SA-5000A is a fabulous sounding preamp, never any problems. Mike is an honest guy and totally backs his work. 
Would an external DAC improve the sound of my SONY
Agree with Bigkidz & Rbstehno, esp. a Cal Alpha. 
Help me understand the Cardas line of ICs
Nice post Dan, my entire system is wired with the Cardas Hexlink Golden Five-C's interconnects & speaker cables (the older series) I was a little curious myself of the newer ones. 
Can we have an "Ask Sean" catagory?
Uh, Slappy, I was the "other" Audiogon member Bigkidz was refering to on that "get together beer party" FYI, I.B.T.B.!! Remember the "make Slappy happy and get-em back on the mappy" post ? The doggy thing, .......well it'd have to be one really pr... 
Virtual Dynamics Master Reference P/C's & Cables
I realize these are fairly new, so some folks might not even know about them. 
What's the most anolog sounding CDP
I second Bigkidz's response all-the-way. 
Cost to replace BK ST140 in todays $$$'s & quality
Here's the link: www.musicalconcepts.com (636) 447-0040 CST, tell him I sent ya.