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Cable vs. Electronics: biggest bang for the buck
Nrchy,The synergy between a cable and the components it connects is more important than the price of the cable. The one you tried obviously showed synergy in your system but my experiences show there are always cheaper alternatives. You should sho... 
Best 5 Channel Amp
What speakers will you be using the new amp with? 
What is the next Phono Pre-Amp for me?
It looks to me your system is well matched. What aspect of the sound do you want to improve? If you really want to "upgrade" and if you like the ARC sound, you might want to consider their Reference Phono and Reference II preamp. But they are very... 
Bi-amp with 5ch amp, any hook up suggestions?
Marakanetz is right. Don't modify the preamp. I would use a y-connector and split at the amp side. It saves you an expensive interconnect. 
Raising Speakers
Check out Goodwins Highend http://www.goodwinshighend.com/ they can custom make speaker stands for you. Their stands have both casters and spikes so you can move the speakers around and spike them down when you find the perfect position. I don't k... 
Calling BAT amp/preamp owner
Heeengky:I am not sure it is the tubes. I suggest you discuss it with Victor. Victor is great to deal with. he will answer every question you send in. 
Calling BAT amp/preamp owner
It is probably from your vk50se. Mine have the same popping noise from both channels but they are not loud. I talked to Victor at BAT about that and he told me it is normal to have a little noise when changing inputs or turning the volume. But if ... 
Question on using bi-amp...
A safe way to switch amps is to use a switcher box. There are many different designs available but unfortunately I do not have enough experiences in them to make recommendations. Maybe other members can help. 
Question on using bi-amp...
If I understand your message correctly, you are not trying to biamp in the normal sense but instead, you are trying to connect both amps to the same set of speaker terminals such that you can switch amp at will (base on the kind of music you want ... 
Pre-amp tripping breaker on power amp
Did your Luxman run hot before it shut down. If it did, it might be in some sort of oscillation which overdrove the amp and triggered the thermal protection circuit. 
Bat VK-P10 and Sonic Frontiers SFP 1 Signature
I am not sure what kind of noise you are getting. If you are getting low level hum, you might want to move around or switch the position of the P-10, your preamp, and your turntable. The transformers in the P-10 are mounted vertically in the front... 
Need HT amp to drive Matin Logan "Quest"
I don't think your SC1 center is going to match well with the ML. In fact, I don't believe in center channel at all. I found that in most rooms, even you use three identical speakers across the front, the surrounding of the center channel is so di... 
BAT Pre-amp owner What PLC?
PS-600 can handle the VK-30SE. 
where to put rack
I don't know much flexibility you have in terms of positioning the rack. But if you have a TT then you definitely want to look for the bass null. You can walk around the room while playing bass heavy music and try to find the spot at the TT height... 
where to put rack
I like to put the rack at the bass null along the sidewall to minimize airborne vibrations transmitted to the sensitive equipment. But if you have to put it in between, try to put it as far back against the front wall as possible. And if possible,...