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Recommended power cords with Musical Design amps
For a few dollars more you can get the new Tek Line Cables microReference. I have been beta testing it and the next level up. At $350, the miroReference is a bargain 
Nova Memory + DAC or top class CD player?
Nova has recently revamped their website. I have heard several generations in my own system. AWESOME. Aas, out of my price range.They are available as a complete player and preamp 
Good usedpreamp recommendations up to $1500 or so?
THe PS Audio GCP 200 is an excellent preamp. Google Affordable Audio dot org for recent review. They don't come up often, but well worth seeking 
why are two subs harder to place than full range?
First get a dolly so you can easily roll it around. In most rooms, deep bass does not couple in the same plain as the mids/highs. If you notice, most really expensive speaker systems have separate subs and a XOIf you use one sub, try to place it o... 
How can I improve my CD sound?
No question, CD is an unforgiving medium. It's takes attention to detail and a good player. Everything matters- power cord, interconnects, vibration control/isolation, demagnetizing discs before play, cleaning off the mold release, treating the su... 
My Parasound C2 Preamp Help
Contact Parasound. They have excellent customer service 
speaker recommendation 2500 or less small room
Usher 6311s are a great value. If you live near Ft Lauderdale you can come hear mine 
Please recommend a high-powered SS amp
NO, but check out Wyred4Sound amps 
Raysonic 168 vs RA opus 21
I love my 168! I drive it direct to amps. Unlike other digital VCs, I notice little loss at low levels, BUT all music has a right volume to sound as recorded; they are rarely at low volumes 
Power cord for Cary 805AE?
No longer have Cary's, but FWIW...I am evaluating 2 power cords from Tek Line Cables. The microReference is $350, the mRXtreme is <$700. THese I just got yesterday and have no definitive statements other than it sounds terrific on my PAysonic 1... 
Spades or bananas connectors?
In the case of signal transfer to speakers less is more- bananas 
mono blocks with a powered sub?
Call SVS 
SS Preamp with Balance Control
PS Audio GCP 200 and it's on the rmeote! 
Class D amp with Tube Preamp Combo?
A fantastic, yet simple, system employing class D is a PS Audio GCC 100/250 or 500. Great value and outstanding sound when combined with the right cables. My favorite speaker cable is Clear Day solid Core Shotgun or Double Shotgun. DS is clearly b... 
Help needed regarding purchase of Amp Stands.
Consider the Machina Dynamica Promethean springs and get your own wood sandwiches locally. Very reasonable cost and extremely effective. Moreso than many other exotic ($$$) approaches that I've tried. Currently I am using this set up under my CD p...