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Bel Canto Ref 600 M - Fuses - Power Cords
try Audioquest  
The magic of outdoor listening
Get a Sony Walkman to store your digital tunes....use the top Grado in ear phones and take it anywhere with really high end sound  
VPI Fatboys versus others in its' tonearm weight class.
When I got my VPI arm, they also sent me a metal guide that when placed on the spindle, the exact placement of the 3 attachment screws of the arm was accurate and obvious.  There is no hole to drill.  
Sound Better w/Amp Directly Into Wall Then Thru Zero Surge
Ive never had luck with power conditioners.....they all change the sound but there always are warts  
to bi-wire or not?
I use biwire shotgun.....yes, better. (also depends on speakers used)  
Anti-skate problem with Rega RB303 tonearm
The cartridge is too light.   Try adding a minuscule amount of downward force and it won't mistrack.   I have listened both ways and like it with no adjustment for a/s.  Using a/s damps the cartridge to close in the sound slightly.   The whole thi... 
Anti-skate problem with Rega RB303 tonearm
I like no anti-skate.  It's impossible to set it correctly anyway.  If you set it at any one point on the record the entire side before and beyond is wrong.Can anyone tell the difference with and without anti-skate? For the Rega problem, I'd check... 
Are Harbeth the only warm and euphonic speakers in town ?
Vandersteenn  
Portable Player Recommendation
I have a 400 dollar Sony Walkman with top Grado in ear phones.   It sounds stupendous......maybe better than my super hi end components  
Buying used vs new speakers from a technology perspective
I remember going to someone's house who demonstrated an Electrovoice 12 TRX speaker installed in his home built bass reflex box.......great sound.  
Warning for Revel lovers
I have a Porsche with the extra coinage Burmeister sound system that sucks as well.    
Headphone amp?
Do you people listen to your equipment or to music??  
Speakers with a slightly warm midrange
Vandersteen.....pick your price  
Power Conditioning on the Cheap
Im with the farmer......if you get a conditioner be sure you can return it.  
VPI Fatboys versus others in its' tonearm weight class.
My VPI is mounted on the base with screws .....there is no cutout.   In all the arms I've worked with there was a cutout in the table to acomodate it. Another arm would require you or someone else to cut it out.