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Bananna plugs
Soldered is best but IMO Bananas runs a close second. Why? Unlike bare wire or spades, both of which make cross contact, bananas feed the signal in a direct line 
What have you used with MAPLESHADE platforms
My fav is Stillpoints with Risers. Some are for sale on Audio Asylum 
Please suggest integrated for large space
I have a PS Audio GCC 250 that I bought for my 2 channel system when I was on a simplify kick. Since then I got Magnepans and had to biamp them to get the magic. Now the GCC 250 is overkill in my 2 channel video system. Let me know if you are inte... 
PS Audio Power Plant or Power Plant Premier
My partner had numerous PPs 300/500/1000. I now have a PPP. He says it's better! I also agree, get a dedicated line. AND check for hot/neutral. My "electrician" had them reversed! 
Speaker cable suggestion for new system
Clear Day Solid Core speaker cables are amazing. He advertises here. Shotgun is the best configuration 
good power cord under $200
Morrow Audio PCs are terrific value. He advertises here 
2-ways and 3-ways
If the "3" is the bass then 2 way is superior. Why? Bass does not load in a room in the same physical location as the highs and mids. Also, as mentioned, the XO is more complex and fixed, whereas powered subs have separate control for volume, XO p... 
Tubes and light weight bass
YOur tube pre (or CD player) may have inverted polarity/phase. Meaning you need to switch the +/- speaker leads at the speakers 
Is cheap, smooth, digital sound possible?
There's a Raysonic 128 for sale here. JUMP on it 
Downgrading from JC-1's...which amp should I get?
Yoiu should be able to buy brand new Wyred4Sound amps in your new price range. I am using the SX500s on my Magnepan 3.5Rs 
What's your profession? Age?
59. I am a partner in Vitality Science. We formulate all natural remedies and supplements for cats and dogs. We have many testimonials from people stating we have saved their pets' lives! 
What would you upgrade next ??
Cables- Replace the APs with Clear Day Solid Core Silver in shotgun. Next, replace the CD player with a Raysonic 168- add cryoed NOS and Herbie Tube Dampeners. I was able to eliminate the preamp in my system as the true balanced tube output of the... 
classe, bryston fully balanced?
All audiophiles, aspiring or non, should be interested in learning why differentially balanced XLR is high end whereas even the best SE- RCA is not. Alas there is no manula or book, or article. Even the magazines/reviewers are afraid to rock this ... 
400W amp under $2000
PS Audio GCC 250 Gain Cell amp 500 wpc @ 4 ohms 
6 meters of balanced is ok to use with euphoria???
You will have signal loss.