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What cd player to purchase for less than $1000?
I find a lot of reviewers are that way.Seems like they have a bias towards certain products. 
Bi wire with one set of speaker terminals?
Samhar is correct. The jumper is as critical as the cables. 
Zu Omen or Tekton Lore
The Omen has 34hz bass responce. I doubt if one could hear the difference. And the price difference is the real edge. 
Zu Omen or Tekton Lore
The biggest differance that I've been able to read about is that the Lore has cabinet dampening, 30hz bass responce, Phase control and a tweeter that is second to none.I don't know if it sound will be better or not. On paper and price, it has an e... 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
Most of the time I read about how great this product is and how great that product is and I look at the people's systems making the review comment and they don't even have any room treatments in there music room.How can they evaluate equipment whe... 
Furutech spades on copper cables
You shouldn't have any problems with mixing different metals on your termination. Experiment until you find what you like. 
Fun Little Project for improving Dynamics
I think the crystals are shielding the cables to a degree. 
What cd player to purchase for less than $1000?
Whathifi done a very neg. review of the Rotel RCD-1520.As rare as bad reviews are these days, I take notice when I read one. 
What headphone amp to use with Sennheiser HD800?
I hear the Burson HA160d is a great choice. 
Metal, aluminum, or wood for a rack ?
Thank you Samhar.I looked at your system and was highly impressed.I love a well treated music room. 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
Jwm.Are you using the stock cord ? 
Are you an Allison Krause and Union Station fan
Love Allison and the band. 
best class a amp for a grand?
Almarro A318B used here on AG.Read the 6moons review.http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/almarro5/318.html 
Criticize my power supply arrangement
Hi Chuck.The Home Depot power cord and the HTS1000pc is definatly a bottle neck in your system.Surge protectors will not bring out the openess and dynamics of a good system. The 12awg HD power cord is also robbing you of sonic quality.If you could... 
What cd player to purchase for less than $1000?
The CDW charges sales tax on top of the price quoted. Still over $100 less than anywhere else.