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Budget Power Cords For Tube Mono Amps ?
Rx8man; yup. I can't let it near any on my interconnects. Too mych 60-cycle humm. Anybody want it? you pay shipping. 
Is USB overrated as decent digital source?
Audioengr; You make a good point. Also, your inputs over at That Other Forum is really appreciated. For now I am using the Transporter digital output for two reasons. First, on my main system I prefer the warmer signal going to my amps that comes ... 
Is USB overrated as decent digital source?
I am very satisfied with the Slimdevices Transporter. It is the only device that I know of that will output AES/EBU and it also has a word clock input. The DAC is outstanding and probably every bit as good as my Audio Aero Capitole. Having said th... 
Budget Power Cords For Tube Mono Amps ?
About the only power cord that made a difference for me was Granite Audio---The thing humms like crazy. 
HiFi-Tuning German fuses opinion
Hmmmmm. yes I have been following this tube-thing and I suppose I will try it and my not-so-audiophile ears might hear the change. The real test is when the wife comes home and asks 'what did I do, now....' as in when I roll tubes. 
new loricraft user / solutions questions
I have some vinyl that needs cleaning. Thanks for the info. 
Can any player challenge Audio Aero Prestige SE ?
While the customer is always right, it is up to the dealer to do the insightful presentation. Had i depended on my local dealer's ability I would never have bought the Audio Aero as he had a new one that was only plugged in for demonstrations...no... 
Best inexpensive interconnect/speaker cables?
Try Stu Wein at audiopartsinc.com His mas interconnects are good. 
Best analog sounding cd player under 5K
If you can find a lightly used Audio Aero Capitole, buy it. Especially if it is the latest version with the analog passthru.I own one and it always gets great reviews in audiogon circles. This unit will step aside on occasion whenever someone come... 
Dac with volume control
Budget under $300.00? Can you reach just a bit more for an audio aero Prima? 
HT and 2 Channel System set-up question
whew. I think you need to go with what you like.Switchboxes, in your system are to be avoided. McIntosh components really don't work all that well with them.You might be better off with just splitting the signal with a simple 'Y-adaptor.' 
State of HDCD and SACD
I have invested fully in redbook as I1) Don't want to start duplicating (yet again) my music collection as I did going from vinyl to Cassette to CD.2) There are not enough SACD, etc. releases to justify yet another electronic component3) I instead... 
Mcintosh C220 balanced out
The majority of McIntosh equioment (including my 2102 amp) are, I believe unbalanced and there is an extra circuit added for the convenience of balanced.Many quite recent models of McIntosh gear have an odd looking output that has a 'balanced' lab... 
Pricing for Home Cinema Screens?
Also, try videogon.com 
What wall outlet to purchase?
Porterports.