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Tice Audio Speaker, IC's & Power Cords Any Good ?
I have swapped stuff in and out of system for a while. I now use Tice power condioner, power cables, and speaker cables, digital cable. Doubt I'll change it. Biggest surprise -416A. All clearly were my favorites and lower price was a bonus. And Ge... 
Replace DVD or add dedicated CD?
The laser angles are different for DVDs and CDs, thus a vote for 2 units. Some do have "dual" lasers, but I used to own a sony 3300 and it great on DVDs, not on music. As I've gotten older, I watch more movies. If I didn't, I would get good dedica... 
Do power conditioners really help?
No Doubt in my mind. with your system, TICE SOLO VIDEO will help audio and video. Monster less dramatic, but still what proved to me they helped. I do have a HTS3000 very cheap as I upgrade to Tice. Audio improvement not as dramatic as video impro... 
Best Speaker cables on the cheap?
Congrats on superbowl. Still gotta go w/ IXOS 6003 but I have owned Nordost Flatline and they are a step up. I have had AQ4 and liked above two better. Don't know the clarity. 
Why don't DVD players -TV monitors upgrade PCord
My unit doesn't even have detachable cord - hard wired to internal. Anyone rewire their own. Or buy adaptor and splice close to component (My most considered shot.... easy enough but would it make difference???) 
Why don't DVD players -TV monitors upgrade PCord
I know cheapness is a factor. I have looked at Harmonic Tech Adaptors and good solution for small adaptors. Even considered for a way to rewire, rather than directly attaching new PC altho' seems to be same solution as female IEC and lots more eco... 
Soliloquy bad for HT?
I have 2 HT systems w/ soliloquy. Most used is 5.0 w/ C3 and SAT5. (Also have 5.3). I noticed big change in dialogue in C3 by changing speaker cables. I was using Nordost Red Dawn but Tice 416a is a much better sound on C3. The analysis oval 9 wor... 
Newbie needing experts' advice
Hi. I used to own KEF 105.2. Now have Soliloquy 5.3. Saw a demo pair for $1200. Beautiful, musical, and my wife loves them. Sorry haven't heard 3.2s. 
Best Speaker cables on the cheap?
PS- I wouldn't hesitate buying used from someone with a good reputaion here. I sold my IXOS at a bargain and they were as good as new. I also am not trying to sell you anything now. This is my hobby, not business. 
Best Speaker cables on the cheap?
The IXOS 6003 was my first upgrade in my current system. Excellent Value. My Favorite inexpensive cable. It also demonstrated to me the value of good speaker wire and have since traded up. I too had the old Monster stuff prior to the IXOS. Huge di... 
Moster Cable HTS 5000 Owners
It doesn't matter much. I would leave all always on (especially DVD player) unless the 5 channel amp is a seperate component, then you could delay that and sub. It just reduces initial current draw. If your not blowing fuses or getting loud poppin... 
Need advice on what is a good A/C enhancer.
TICE !!!! Signature IIICwww.ticeaudio.com 
Soliloquy SAT5
just a quick addition. I replaced parradigm with soliloquy. Soliloquy much more musical (I went from ref100 to 5.3) I agree that ported versions need room behind the SAT5 doesn't, which is big plus for sat5 
Soliloquy SAT5
I use for surround speakers in a all soliloquy system. B&K reference pre and pro. I love them for money. The 5.0s is a bit larger and has a rear port (sat is unported). 5.0 has better bass range. I think the 2A3 may be designed for tubes, but ... 
You were pleased with AP Oval 9 but you upgraded..
I have never got rid of mine. Preferred to AQ, Nordost, and Wireworld. I keep thinking more $$$ or bi-wire (I have jumpers) would be better, but I can never think of how. Would be curious if you do change and what speakers you use (I have soliloqu...