thorman

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Cables /power conditioner- Order of importance
Don't buy a conditioner unless your sure you need one.Most people will admit that straight to the wall is best if you can. If you can't than thats a different story. All condtioners have different good/bad points and the trick is to find the right... 
Looking for a mid-priced tube preamp
check out the sfl-2 on this site around your price range.Also a sfl-1 sig. both should fit your needs nicely.Both very well made units 
Used Preamp for $2000 to $3000
There's a couple of Thor T1000 linestage mk2 (upgraded ) for just over 3k. Great piece! 
What EL34 and 12AU7 NOS tubes...
I've tried a few different el34 and like the Svetlana winged "c" very much. I will be trying the same tube cryo'd very soon and hope to squeeze out a little more performence. 
Piano only...
take a look at Maxxjazz.com ( and listen ) some nice stuff there. I did and bought a couple nice albums... They are all broken down into jazz type categories and you have the option of listening at any you wish... Nice web site.... 
Best All-Around $300 PCs?
Vh Audio flavor 4 Gold 
Vibration control question....
listener57 Just straight underneath the cd player into the Granite.It took me awhile to get use to it.It just seems to give more air and definition. I fought with it for awhile,but in the end the Audiopoints were and are the clear winner for me..I... 
Vibration control question....
I am using the same size Granite Block myself,Its actually a Starret measurung block 20x20x3" and I have tried both.I depends on what your looking to do.With the Vibrapods the sound is warmer but has less air and definition,than with spikes.Using ... 
question for nautilus 801 owners
My guess is ( Just a guess ) that you really need to invest or at least borrow some good quality wires that will allow the 801s to show you there potential. I would start with the cd player first and go from there. Quality speakers as you have do ... 
Threshold's
I had a series 2 S/300 ( same era ) and there was a slight upgrade at the time but nothing major. It was also a time that they raised the purchase price . I think the more important thing about either would be how well it was taken care of and the... 
avalon opus ceramique vs opus
For the size room your describing I would think the Kharma Ceramic 3.2 and sub would be a wonderfull set up... 
Classe Audio -- Is My Amp Any Good?
Try fnding a Sonic Frontiers ( very popular ) SFL-1 Signature preamp. Built to last a lifetime,looks great and sounds great! This should mate very nicely with your Classe. They usually show up from time to time on Audiogon in your price range and ... 
Recommend AC Power cord for my Krell FPB 200?????
I would start with VH Audio Flavor 4 cords. Probably the best deal in Audio for Power cords ! If you can afford more money ( much more ! ) more power to yah! 
Hydra 2 for CD payer & Integrated amp.
The only way to know is by trying,but most will suggest not to mix digital and non-digital stuff on the same line. 
tube character with pre-amp
Also if you describe the particular tube/tubes ( 12ax7-12at7 etc..) you want to upgrade. Many can give you there experience of different type sound various brands have.Such as "warm vs. analitcal sounding tubes. Each brand has there own sound ...T...