srama

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Cable tv induced power hum
I agree with Flyguy and Jaguar. The Mondial MAGIC works, and is the "correct" way of solving a ground loop problem. And, no, I don't work for Mondial - just a fan of intelligent engineering. 
Cable Recommendation
I would try something neutral like the DH Labs T-14. Kimber may turn out to be too bright for an already bright speaker like the NHT. Harmonic Tech is great, but I think the T-14s offer unparalleled bang-for-buck. 
Alleviate brightness by using tube pre?
Thanks to all of you for your thoughtful responses. A lot of my troubles are definitely room-related. I have a couple of -2 to -4 db dips at the 80-100 Hz range and some +5 db spikes in the 1.5 KHz and the 5-6KHz range. Moving the speakers closer ... 
$1500 Mini System?
These are my picks: NAD c340 integrated amp: $320.00 from Sound City or Happy Medium Cambridge Audio D500 24/96 cd player: approx $425 Audio Research Aegis One speakers: $300 (don't be misled by the price: read the reviews, LISTEN to them - they a...