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Audio Research V70 or VS55 power amp
You would do better to upgrade the 2B 
Power Conditioners
I have a dedicated 20 amp line to my system and still benefit from balanced power condtioning. There is a BPT FS on Audio Asylum 
Help: getting around balanced inputs on pre/pro?
XLR/RCA adapters. Come on guys. This is like running a high performance engine on regular gas. It will work, but you won't get near the performance that's there. Truly balanced architecture DEFINES hi-end. Everything is is a pretender. Wake up and... 
Best Cables for Usher Be718?
Silver is not the problem. It's the grade and gauge that matters. Clear Day speaker cables are warm and detailed on my Magnepan 6 foot ribbon tweeters. Best still, they are less than $200/8ft pair 
how do you deal with heavy power cords?
This is also a problem should you use iso/vibration devices as the torque from heavy cords negates their benefit.I finally switched to Morrow Audio MAP-2 power cords (light weight and flexible) and am very happy 
Speaker cable upgrade from Analysis Plus Oval 12
Having used many exotic hi-end cables, I can highly recommend Clear Day Cables. His silver shotguns ae fanastic and less thatn $200! 
best inexpensive tube integrated
At that price point most likely you will need to go used. There are some very nice Asian products. Tube rolling is critical. Contact www.tubeman.com He may also have a nice amp for you in that price range. 
Power amp for Reference 3A speakers?
First find foam/felt surrounds for the tweeters as they tend to splash. Next bi-wire. Clear Day Solid Core Speaker Cable- silver shotgun. Finally get rigid stands and Herbies BFDs to couple Check out Wyred4Sound smallest stereo amp, or a PS Audio ... 
Silver Plated Copper Balanced Cables
PS Audio Transcendent Silver and DH Labs Revelation are among the best I've heard. More weight and body. 
Best used floorstanding / full range around $1000
Usher 6311s 
ASR Emitter owners .What speakers are you using?
Check out Emerald Physics CS 2 
Fully differential tube power amplifier
Monoblocs like Rogue M 150s. Diff Balanced amps should have XLR inputs, but even if an amp has XLR inputs doesn't mean it is a balanced design! Buyer Beware 
what power amplifier are really punchy
Getting the bass out of any amp requires attention to all details- proper electricity (dedicated line) power conditioner that doesn't restrict bass, ditto power cord, interconnects and most often overlooked vibration dissipation devices like Herbi... 
speakers for r&b music
Look for 1.6 Maggies or bigger and add a powered sub. Everything is important to extracting the real magic, but you can incorporate upgrades over time yet stll enjoy one hell of a pair of R & B seakers. My rig consists of 3.5Rs, biamped with a... 
Cables Are Crazy, what do you think?
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