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how to modify my cdp to accept new power cord
Why do you want to do this? Sounds like a lot of trouble for minimal gain. Just my opinion. 
Well Rounded Speakers $2500-$3000?
Tyler Acoustics work for me. 
Sam Cook
anything by Mr. Cook is great !!!!!! 
Mothership - The Inspiration
jaybo, boots randolph yakety sax, bad ass !!!!!!!! 
Good "warm" CD player for $500
Warm up your room first. Put down some rugs,cover some glass,hang something on the walls, etc. I was pleasanly surprised when I did this. 
4 ohm taps or 8 ohm taps?
You hear what you hear, if that's nuts then we're all looney. I would contact the speaker manufacturer on the second question, they can give you the correct answer. You will get some responses to your post here telling you it's okay and others tel... 
The Better My System Gets....
Great post Ghostrider. I agree that live performances give the artist a chance to improvise and reinterpret their music,this is why I love live shows. The problems I mentioned in my post are not exclusive to "pop" music. I have attended shows by t... 
The Better My System Gets....
Most people don't go to shows for the music, they go to socialize.See and be seen is the norm now and personaly, I think it's sad. After several shows ruined by cell phone users, loud talkers and unruly drunks, I have just about given up on live s... 
Preamp for manley snappers
How about a Manley Shrimp? Spend the extra money on more music !! 
New caps for preamp?
If it ain't broke don't fix it!!If it works and sounds fine ,spend the money on more music. 
Help with alternative to KR Audio KT88 tube
Lall, yes I was refering to the tubes in the preamp.I have an integrated amp and was refering to the preamp section.I heard a more significant change in the sound changing out those tubes(6sn7 and 12ax7). Sorry for the confusion.If you do decide o... 
Anyone using "jumper" cables?
Stanwal,Can you explain what the different job is that the jumpers do? I am at a loss over that statement. Don't the jumpers continue the signal path to both x-overs in the speaker? Am I missing something here? 
Help with alternative to KR Audio KT88 tube
I replaced the Electro Harmonix KT-88's in my amp(Rogue Tempest II)with Genelex "Gold Lion" reissues and really enjoy the sound.No glare at all in the highs.The midrange is very "natural",for lack of a better word.Vocals are very realistic.The bes... 
Bedroom system for my 10 year old son
I must apoligize, I got off on speakers and you are asking about amps,my bad. Can't go wrong with used NAD or Rotel in my opinion.Plenty of inexpensive ones on the market.Add an ipod dock and there you are. 
Anyone using "jumper" cables?
Use jumpers made with the same material as your main cables and enjoy the music.