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Rega Saturn R power cord {stock} wanted to upgrade to better quality power cord
jafant  Will keep you posted when i listen to the Rega Saturn r with the Reference PC.  
Rega Saturn R power cord {stock} wanted to upgrade to better quality power cord
My Rega Reference power cord will be delivered today from Music Direct. com ..Will keep posted about quality and sound.  
Mark Levinson 38S vs 380
I own the 38s and LOVE IT.  
Who makes budget speaker cables which are truly “good” or “exceptional” in quality?
Would never use anything but Crescendos , compare them to cables as much as no dollar limit and you will agree that they are budget 
Who makes budget speaker cables which are truly “good” or “exceptional” in quality?
After trying many Straightwire lower end speaker cables i found that the Crescendos were the absolute best also use there Crescendo XLR and RCA interconnects. To me you will never ever want to upgrade from these.  
Who makes budget speaker cables which are truly “good” or “exceptional” in quality?
To me the best speaker cables and interconnects are Straightwire Crescendo. I upgraded from Strightwire Virtuoso and definitely hear a difference.  
AMPLIFIER BLOCKS
NYC subway tunnels on a hot humid summer day.  ..Take it from me i work there. lol 
Rega Saturn R power cord {stock} wanted to upgrade to better quality power cord
jafant When you refer to the Rega stock cabling / cords are you referring to the stock cord that came with the Rega Saturn r or the Rega Reference PC. My Rega Saturn r did not come with the Reference PC.  
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mitch2 Yes that is exactly what i have. Wow never thought of that.  
Bi Amping my B&W Matrix 800s
Do research on line about polypropylene capacitors  
Bi Amping my B&W Matrix 800s
cleeds and edwyun  No sorry there are 4 passive crossovers in each 800 and they have polypropylene capacitors. They do not absorb moisture and they do not store heat. They will last longer than you. Those speakers were over driven by users . Im su... 
Putting your components inbetween your speakers.
So now there is NOTHING in the middle of the speakers.  
Putting your components inbetween your speakers.
Update. I did wind up moving my 2 stands further back from where they were in the middle of the speakers and i swear i could hear better imaging from my B&W 800 matrix.. Maybe its in my mind maybe not. But i do like it !!! Thanks to you all....  
Bi Amping my B&W Matrix 800s
There are 6 active crossovers on a pair of B&W 800s. What did that cost you to replace or recap. And how hard is it to find a reputable B&W service tech who would do this.  
Bi Amping my B&W Matrix 800s
Also they are no joke to take apart and put back together especially when u live alone.