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... abit confused: how does a power cord affect the presentation of sound...
I don't know how, but at least in my system, power cords do affect the sound. 
My #@%$ Cat Destroyed My ARC REF 5SE. Soliciting Suggestions.
I have lots of equipment but I've never had any pets, because I am very strict and cruel... 
Newb Tube question
I have a ProJect Tube Box DS2 which came with JJ ECC 803 tubes. Sounds quite decent with stock tubes. Its construction is different from your Tube Box S2 - the tubes are sunk inside, and on order to replace them with NOS tubes, I would have to ope... 
Loudness - Why has the industry stopped producing amplifiers with this feature any longer?
I mean "I've never used"... 
Loudness - Why has the industry stopped producing amplifiers with this feature any longer?
I have (among others) a vinatge Sansui AU-517 integrated amplifier but I've never use its loudness switch. I even prefer to listen to it flat, though I always used loudness buttons of Sansui and Pioneer amps in my youth.. Tastes and listening habi... 
Opinionson Electrocompaniet EC-1 MK IV CD player
I enquired about the  Marantz SA-KI Ruby and it is much more expensive here than even the discounted EC player. I am sure, though, that the EC-1 MK IV would have a much lower resale value as compared to Marantz. 
Opinionson Electrocompaniet EC-1 MK IV CD player
Thanks, I will bear it in mind. 
Why don’t tube amps sound like tubes anymore?
They called it 'perfection': a dealer some time ago described a newly received Nightingale Gala vacuum tube amplifier as follows: "It's superb... One cannoot say whether it is a SS or vacuum tube amplifier.'  
How many NICE looking high end floor standing speaker are there at present
Nightingale CTR.2 dipole loudspeakers made in Italy.http://nightingale.it/  
Why do you think Bi-Wiring improves the sound ?
In my experience, my Silverline Sonata-III speakers with biwired cable sound more analytical, even if the cable is warm (like the Silverline's own biwire cable).   
Not much talk about Yamaha turntables.
Yamaha GT abbreviation: GT means Gigantic & Tremendous. 
Not much talk about Yamaha turntables.
Re Russian second hand market: they bring Yamaha turntables from Japan (Yahoo or InJapan), with lots of risks involved (technical and cosmetic condition, etc.).Most of buyers upgrade stock tonearms. I think that Micro Seiki (direct or belt drive t... 
Vincent CD-S7 vs Magnat MCP-1050 vs Unison Research Unico CD player
Thanks for your opinion! 
Vincent CD-S7 vs Magnat MCP-1050 vs Unison Research Unico CD player
Sorry, I meant "opinions". 
OMG, just removed my speaker grills and the sound just opened up to a new level!
Sometimes, when speakers are too bright for someone's taste, they sound better with grilles on - more balanced. It depends on speakers, room, personal tastes, etc. My speakers are Silverline Sonata-III and I remove the grilles when I want them to ...