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Power conditioner help
Arsh....I have an EP 2050 that I had an electrician wire into the main panel after a surge took out one of my Vandersteen amps.....  The lights give me satisfaction that its working....the sound of the system improved...not dramatically, but an im... 
Power conditioner help
I'm with noromance (above).   I've tried many of these, but they always add warts I'm not willing to live with.  Yes to good power cords, upgraded outlets, but no to conditioners. 
Norah Jones
I very much agree with the Foreverly album....  I'll get DayBreaks and report back (if anyone cares about my opinion)...:) 
Happiness achieved
EXCELLENT!....  now just enjoy what the music world can deliver.  Don't read the audio mags, don't go on the "audiophile" websites.  Be happy and proud of what you accomplished...now enjoy.   Go take a music appreciation course at a local college,... 
Best integrated up to $6000
That's easy...Ayre 
What interconnects are you guys using for bi-wiring speakers? I need a Y XLR based cable.
You are spinning your wheels....  Your amp is not differentially balanced and therefore you will hear no improvement.  Balanced connections actually have 2 separate circuits ...one for the plus and one for the minus signal.   What you have is XLR ... 
Dipole Asymmetry
If it were me, I'd find another place for the rack...think out of the box, it would be worth it.  I don't see you compromising the Ayre's excellences. 
Dylan wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Paul Simon writes poetry....Dylan's lyrics are so-so, and not poetic 
What interconnects are you guys using for bi-wiring speakers? I need a Y XLR based cable.
It is SOOO much better to use a better stereo amp than it is to bi -amp. 
Bi-wire speaker cable setup for Krell FPB 400cx
Don't use different cables for highs/lows.   ...just as a suggestion, contact Paul at ClearDay Cables.  He's very knowledgeable, and will send you a review pair of his Double Shotgun free of charge for evaluation.  I doubt if you'll not be delighted. 
Experience with Tannoy Westminster Royal Gold Reference
I am using Ayre gear....have found them absolutely wonderful.  I've never hear them with Tannoys, but I would imagine they would be hard to better.  I stongly suggest you look at Ayre stuff and listen in your own system.  I stongly suspect that a ... 
What tonearm will better mine?
I heard a Decca in a VPI 3D....outstanding.  
Would you go all 1 brand for electronics?
I have all Ayre electronics....amp, preamp, silver disc player....all designed to work and sound the best they can when wired together. 
Cartridge for Empire 698 turntable
Empire eventually became Benz 
Your first component that was "special"
The first time I heard the Koss electrostatic earphones.....I couldn't believe recorded music could sound this good. (50 or so years ago)