tbromgard

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Power Cords: A Skeptic Looking to Dabble...
I would recommend plugging your amp directly into the wall. As for PCs, I like Anticables new ones and Shunyada Venom 3 
The "Eagles" - Best Albums
Desperado is well recorded 
Looking for integrated amp with phono for starter
Rogue Audio Sphinx is an easy recommendation - tube pre amp with class d amp and very nice phono stage built in for $1200 or so. 
The best monitor under 1500
KEF LS50s 
Zu or Totem or ProAc?
also check out Tekton Designs Enzo 
Powerconditioners for digital?
I like PS Audio and Blue CircleAlso check out Anti cable power cords level 3 - it rejects noice very well 
Peachtree Decco 65
IMO the Peachtree will be a significant upgrade over your current electronics. 
Best Universal Player as transport for under $500?
oppo 103 hands down 
How to adjust EZ Bias Jolida 302 BRC
Call Jolida - they will tell you and send you the manual. 
New Speakers/Amps
Zu is nice so is Tekton. Both have in home review periods with money back if not satisfied so yopu can demo in your own home. Zu also has "dirty weekend" special that is rebuilt used models at $1000 
Jolida 1501RC hybrid integrated vs. Rogue's Sphinx
I have listened to both and both are good. I like the Rogue better. IMO/in my system it sounded better, and has a nice phono stage. Plus its American made. 
New Speakers/Amps
IMHO-I would opt for some Tekton speakers and NAD integrated amp. Forget the sub for now. 
Fun, small footprint, floor standers
IMO-the prelude plus might not be the best choice for a large room like that. How about something like the Tekton Enzo?? Footprint is about 12" x 8" or so...its a really good speaker. 
Album of the year
Pearl Jam 
Fun, small footprint, floor standers
Yes I have the Prelude Plus in my living room. They sound great. If you like the Prelude you will love the Plus.