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CAL ICON MKII CD player replacement
I owned a CAL Icon Power Boss. CD has come a long way since the days of the Icon. You can buy a Rega Apollo for under $500. It's got the big boned sound you are looking for. It's a fun player to listen to. 
TT Power Cord
Yes, spending serious $ on a TT power cord is a total waste of $. The AC coming into the TT to drive the motor never gets rectified into an audio signal. 
Speaker cable made you say:
I swapped out a set of Nordost Super Flatline II and replaced them with Analysis Plus Oval 9's. The Nordost, true to its reputation, is somewhat light in the low end. 
Balanced Cables for McIntosh / Wadia
I gotta tell you, Mogami Neglex Gold is cheap and first rate. I have a 6 foot pair that cost under $100. 
Conrad Johnson Tube Amp For CJ Premier 17ls
I had a Premier 17LS2 which I partnered with an MV60SE.I enjoyed this combo initially but ultimately have to endorse the idea of finding a newer amp. The 17LS2/MV60SE is a bit too golden for me. Between the 2, though, the 17LS2 was the standout. B... 
Anyone else remember this?
That's folks. It was the Nak 630. I didn't remember it was a tuner/pre. For some reason I was trying to figure this one out for a while. Never heard the 630Wondering if partnered with an ST-70, how thta would sound? 
Analysis Plus vs. Audience
I have a pair of AU24E's in house now. Using it between my CD and Integrated Amp. It is an interesting cable. The Solos are a bit forward but definitely not bright compared to the AU24E's. The AU24E's bass is more rounded, but I'm not sure which o... 
Have you ever deceived your wife-audio purchase
Yeah well, it is what it is. But as pointed out, there are advantages. If you look for them 
Speaker imaging
Well, I do need a haircut. Will report after the haircut 
Once again, recuperating from surgery
Dexter a Gordon? Tomorrow. I got the ame on now. 
Analysis Plus vs. Audience
I've neve found the Solos weak in the bass or bright. I guess it's true, ymmv. 
Once again, recuperating from surgery
Much better, especially with Way out West spinning 
Speaker imaging
Maybe I need to clarify. My speakers do disappear and some things are more to the right and other more to the left and other things are dead center. But I usually so not perceive a stage wider that the separation between my speakers unless I'm not... 
Anybody used Nikko amps before?
My only experience with Nikko was with a receiver my cousin owned. One channel died after about 4 yrs of use. She asked me too look at it and told me unless it was something simple throw it out. Opened it up and from what I recall one IC power amp... 
Once again, recuperating from surgery
And today's notable choice- Weavers at Carnagie Hall