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Has anybody tried using single solid core cables?
Jea48, good call on the Indigo. Maybe the OP has a counterfeit. I'm another who has come back to solid core cables and at this stage am no longer searching. My preference is copper and am happy with the older Audioquest cables such as Crystal or a... 
floor standing speakers with powered woofer
Polk Audio LSi25 is another option. Think they are out of production but not a bad speaker used. 
Herbie Hancock's "The River"
Just a wonderful album to listen to for sure. I have this on my ipod which I always listen to on shuffle. Every time one of the songs from The River comes on I'm amazed at how good it sounds.I even like the songs featuring Norah Jones. 
How did your sound system evolve?
Nice memory you have.Thanks for the link. 
Converting old amp to IEC power receptacle?
Way to go!Replacing the 18 gauge inside the amp is way simpler than swapping out the receptacle. Might as well go all the way. 
Converting old amp to IEC power receptacle?
I used a dremel to cut the hole when I installed an IEC in my Harman Kardon amp. A little bit of filing to clean it up and in it went. This amp also had a two conductor power cable so I left the ground unattached. I also rewired the the AC cable f... 
Mechanical Hum from Class A Amplifier Clayton
What am I missing here? 300watt amps to drive 100db efficient speakers. If you listen at levels requiring that kind of power, your hearing is in trouble.Do as you wish but be warned. 
Mechanical Hum from Class A Amplifier Clayton
With speakers as sensitive as yours, a bit of noise shouldn't concern you too much. The difference in the heat output is a concern and should be looked at. Probably just a bias setting out of adjustment, but worth having it looked at. 
Jolida 02 PAny Info On The Jolida 502 P Power Amp
Google is your friend. 
Recommend a used vintage receiver for under $100?
I gave my grandson one of those Dayton amps listed above. For the money it is a very nice little amp. If you don't need a lot of inputs or features it might be the way to go. 
Did you get your new Music Direct catalogue yet?
My copy already went in the recycle bin. But you have a good idea, think I'll get it out and remove the cover. 
Hinky Remote controls: Can they be re- calibrated?
Of course the Bel Canto doesn't use a potentiometer to raise and lower the volume, thus the accurate and smooth control. 
Hinky Remote controls: Can they be re- calibrated?
I had a Unison amp with remote that would move the volume at least twice as much as intended, up or down. My solution was to press the button while the remote was not pointed at the amp and wave it past the sensor. It seemed to help.Agree though, ... 
Have you ever skinned a speaker cable?
I currently use Harmonic Tech Pro-9 which, IMO, dumps current like nobody's business -Really great macro dynamics.DwellerWhat does that mean?I wish this forum had those little emoticons so I could use the one with the guy scratching his head. 
opinions on this new product
Isochronism, that was good, but if you didn't cut and paste it from somewhere you have too much time on your hands.