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Focal 826W and Dynaudio Focus 140
Is their any benifits to use a four speakers' w/a 2 channel amp?This is purely a subjective matter.You are the only one that can answer this.What someone else hears is what they hear,and you may have a totally different perspective.Lastly do I ri... 
Cary 805 AE Feedback Request
need to be turned on for 2 hours before they can listenDo you really believe a manufacturer would make a product that required a two hour warm up?Comments like these are from audio snobs who obsess with things like this.Sure,most tube amps need a ... 
really? .89c ground lifters?
so does that mean that all you guys with your GNP-level systems, plumbed with bazillion dollar power cords, are using a bucketful of home depot-style ground liftersI've often wondered the same thing,seeing how often they are recommended. 
Digital cable to feed my PS Audio PW DAC
Call PSAudio and ask what they used to R&D the PW DAC.Just a thought. 
Cardas GR Biwired to double binding post
It might not be the optimal solution,but I don't see anything wrong with what you want to do.Then again,I'm not a dealer looking for your money.Good luck. 
Jeff Beck - Emotion & Commotion?
I like it a lot,but I like all of his recordings so I may be a bit biased!! 
Cd or SACD with reference quality imaging
The imaging will still only be as good as your equipment will reproduce it.Just my opinion.Liner notes containing a diagram of the soundstage would be welcome.Good luck with that one!!! 
budget towers? $500/pair
Have you informed Richard Vandersteen of this?I was thinking the same thing,Hesson11. 
Generally wise/unwise to mix metals in AC plugs?
what's so amazing is that such a fully embodied verisimilitude of reality can do soNow that's a mouthful!! 
National Record Store Day is Apr 17th
Just call me 'Lucky LizOkay, you're Lucky Liz!!!! 
Footers?
Frankly, I have found isolation devices in the past to make very little noticeable differenceWell,there's your answer. 
Footers?
You're going to get answers both ways.If you want to try them,buy them.Only you can make the call if they work for you or not. 
Pass Labs Int-30a or Naim 282- 250 combo
The so called experts on Audiogon do not have to live with your purchase. Buy the one you liked the most.Great advice. 
Ohms law?
Ditto the above,whatever sounds best to you. 
Upgrading Rotel RCD-1072
I have a Cary CDP-1 that I like a lot.It's basically the solid state section of the 303/300.It has lots of nice features you can check out on the Cary website.I use mine with a Rogue Audio Tempest II Magnum tube integrated.I don't see how you coul...