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What colors match for interconnects?
RED I like to use for Right due to them both starting with R. White is left. Most equipment is marked red for right and white for left. It certainly doesn't matter though what system you use. 
Which Power Amplifier to buy: Sunfire or Parasound
I've owned two Parasound amps with no problem. Also getting ahold of a real person at the Parasound technical dept is easy. 
Power Amp Tubes Blowing - what's wrong?
If there's a dealer or manufacturer I'd give them a call. Those are some expensive tubes alright. 
New book on "Audio, Acoustics and Perception"
The above post should read "Constant Directivity". 
Marantz 8260 vs Musical Fidelity 3.5 vs cary 308
Exactly what Mikesinger said above. I know first hand. Also the player is very slow to read a disc. For sound quality though I'd rate it excellent with both cd and sacd. If you check the forums at AA you'll see alot of people with issues and they ... 
New book on "Audio, Acoustics and Perception"
information on the book. Thank You. 
New book on "Audio, Acoustics and Perception"
Directivity speakers that VMPS will be showing at the CES quite interesting. How about a 180 degree power response from 280hz on up? This new waveguide technology is patent pending and is novel. The planar and ribbon drivers of Vmps speakers will ... 
Parasound HCA-3500 to Proceed HPA-2?
What room treatments do you have? This can make a big difference in the presentation of any speaker. 
What's the deal with the Machina Dynamica Clock?
This clock is a crock. The clock is merely a cheap knockoff of nathanm's Sonic Rock. He's selling these at Audiocircle for only 50 bucks. They work because they do work! Whatever you believe to improve does! He doesn't make any wild claims nor doe... 
3-Meter vs. 10-Foot Long Speaker Cables
That is a zero problem situation. 
Are there any pre-amps with optical inputs?
I agree with the above. I'd just get a preamp and external dac. There's not alot to choose from in preamps with digital inputs but on the flipside there's ton's of regular preamps and dacs to choose from. Also digital technology keeps getting bett... 
Are reviewers biased towards equipment they own?
When it comes to anybody else's opinion things must be put in perspective. Even something that one person doesn't care for or that didn't work out in a certain system doesn't mean it can't be the same piece that sounds great in your system. Review... 
Most bang for the buck?
How well have your room acoustics been addressed? This will give you the most bang for buck if you haven't already done so. Also a Behringer DEQ 2496 and the ECM 8000 mike for 300 bucks can work wonders too. Amplitude variations affect the sound q... 
The Past 5 years
That's a toughie. It's digital or speakers though. 
digital upgrade opinions
A Bel Canto DAC 2 would also be a great choice. These sell fast here. I would definitely get a very good dac and use the dvd player as a transport. A transport can make a difference but not near as much as a dac in my experience.