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Cryo DH Labs Revelation?
I have cryoed a number of cables to excellent benefits. Have not done so with my Revelations. You could do try freezing- see Positive Feedback back issues 
has anyone tried ultrabit platinum on their cds
Works fab but be careful spraying over hard floors- it's slippery 
Used Maggies
Best to get the serial numbers and contact Magnepan. They are very friendly and helpful! I bought a pair that had been in storage for a couple years and the adhesive had broken down. Their repair service was excellent. The best part of maggies is ... 
EL-34 tubes in Rogue M-150 amps
When I had M 150s I had one set of cryoed Electro Harmonix EL 34s & KT 88s. I found the EL 34s wonderful for small intimate recordings, but much of my music is larger scale. Definitely run them balanced 
what amp/amps?
Depends on the size of your room, efficiency of your speakers and type of music you prefer. Large scale music requires POWER 
Amp/preamp suggestions in $3000-4000 range
PS Audio GCA (100/250/500) series is killer. AND it's differentially balanced, unlike most of the recommendations 
Need help choosing new speaker cable
See the Clear Day ad on AG. Best value. 
How much money on speaker cable?
Defintiely check out Clear Day Solid Core Speaker Cables. Outstanding value and less than $500 
If money is not a problem
I just heard the Scaena loudspeakers with dCS Scarlotti, Nordost Odin cabling, and both VTL Siegfried and Wyred4Sound SX 250S. WOW! See Golden Ear Rewards in last issue of TAS. 
Top two channel pre w/HT passthrough XLR best
PS Audio GCP is a differentially balanced design with full-function remote 
Integrated Owners: I Need an Excellent Power Cord
A good cable with excellent connectors (Wattgate 330/350i) will sound much better than a great cord with average connectors. I just added Wattgates ($160) to one of my Morrow MAP 2 power cords (<$200) and will do the rest. 
Magnepan 3a's with two bridged krell 1000wpc 8ohms
You can get comparable amps for way less, but if you own them go for it! I use Wyred4Sound SX 500s on my Maggie 3.5R bass panels. Not sure if 1000 watts would be too much. I am using a PS Audio GCA 250 on the ribbons, so far so good, but it scares... 
Looking for a good balanced preamp: Atma MP-3?
You want a differentially balanced preamp to match the monoblocks. PS Audio GCP 200 and GCPS are giant killers with ultimate flexibility and full-function remote 
System too harsh Help
Depending on your budget first get Clear Day solid core silver Shotgun or Double Shotgun. I replaced HT Pro 9s with these. The improvement in midrange warmth blew me awayUnless the components you are connecting with XLR are in fact balanced circui... 
Which Piece Least Needs A Power Cord Upgrade?
Check out Morrow Audio MAP 2 power cords (<$200), replace supplied plugs with Wattgate 330i/350i