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Please Recommend a Contact Cleaner Enhanser?
First clean with Craig Pro Gold or equivalent. Then get some Sil-Clear available from Maple Shade or VenHaus Audio. This stuff is incredible. It puts a coating of silver platelets on all the male ends of your audio, video and electrical connection... 
Can we list the better labels? Chesky? Telarc?
Puntamayo discs usually sound excellent. This is world music and though you may not know what the music is about it sounds great! I never pass up a chance to buy one in the used bins or new! The label features artists from Latin America, North Ame... 
How to control speed when using Exact Copy
I make copies of all my reference CDs and they sound better than the orginal using Exact Copy!For a great overview and "how to setup with exact directions for CD copying go to:http://www.6moons.com/industryfeatures/eac/eac.htmlhttp://www.6moons.co... 
Speakers suggestions for ML 335, 380s, 39
You can't go wrong with Revel product. How about a used pair of Studios? They would be worth saving for! 
Amplifier recommendation for Legacy Focus 20/20
I don't know off hand where you could find one, but I've seen several on Audiogon in the last couple of years. If one becomes available, jump on it, even if it has issues, Krell will put it right without charging an arm and a leg. You'll have a cl... 
best power cords for my levinson 436's
So how do you like your sub 30? What is the rest of your system like? I'm thinking about buying two sub 30s for my system? Do you think I'd need two? 
Alternatives to Revel Studios?
If you liked the Studios, you'd love the Salons if you have the room! 
Amplifier recommendation for Legacy Focus 20/20
I've a friend with 20/20s a most awesome speaker system when you add a Krell KSA 250 to the mix. This amp makes these babies thunder and purr. The soundstage is wide and well defined and the bass/transients/vocals are to die for.Good listening! 
Pasive Amplification or Monoblocks ????
I think you'd be surprised at the amount of definition you would achieve if you passively biamped your speakers. In my experiences the improvements go way beyond adding 3db. Your Tannoys need to be biwireable, that is separate taps for low and hig... 
Active Biamping of Your Dreams for Magneplanars
You're right on target! The Tympani 4s sound awesome biamped. Go for the monoblocks (all your choices sound great, the Tympanis were often demoed by Magnepan with that era of Levinson amps so those might be my first choice. In theory you can have ... 
Re-Cabling system Need advice
Check out Syngistic Research. There active shielding makes a quantative difference in the way music sounds in your system. I really like the Kaliedescope line. See the reviews by Stereophile and Absolute Sound at Synergistic's website. 
best power cords for my levinson 436's
I'm using Synergistic Research Classics with good results. I haven't tried anything else, but they are way better than stock cords. 
Older PURE CLASS-A Amplifiers
Don't forget the Krell KSA-250. This is a superb amp. 
Music reviews for Audiogon members
Yes, great review. However I'm also interested in how the remasters compare to the orginal. In many cases the remasters sound "hotter" but also less enjoyable, like Supertramp, and I bought the new Fleetwood Macs but when I compare the new ones to... 
Your Best Hobbies (other than Audio)
I snorkel, ride my Cannondale Road bike, read extensively, own two spoiled cats, maintain 5 aquarims up to 200 gallons specializing in cichlids, and take care of my family in my spare time!