exagorazo

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Does a good sounding surge protector exist?
I use a whole house surge protector that mounts on or adjacent to the breaker panel. If it limits the sound, I don't know it and I have not had any surge issues since it was installed. They're available through electrical supply houses or the big ... 
Speaker Cable Suggestion
Buy the 10 gauge Belden 5000 series Cable from Blue Jeans Cable. Don't get the four wire set-up.You can outfit your system for about $50, including the gold plated locking banana plugs.This wire sounds every bit as good in my system as the spendy ... 
Can i clean the female insides of my powercables ?
Your player will benefit in pace and timing. Regardless of the technique you find most effective, the highly recommended background music for a successful operation is Bolero. 
Esoteric Mods
I am a strong advocate of mods done by qualified, reputable folk. Richard Kern at Audiomod made a very nice improvement in my Marantz SA-1. 
VMPS - any owners
If you will permit a thought from a non-owner, any speaker (whose size, appearance or price does not rule it out) that has won a "Best of CES" award should earn at least an audition. 
Most achingly-beautiful music
Agreed, Jim. And I would add well recorded piano solos of Brahms Waltz No. 3 and Moonlight Sonata to your short list! While all of like to show off our system with some huge, spectacular piece, it is the simple melodies and performances that move ...