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Power Cords Rule
Should probably mention my system to provide some reference:Wyred 4 Sound Dac 2 DSDMusical Fidelity Tri=Vista Integrated AmpPMC PB1i loudspeakersTek-Line AG10 power cord (amp)Acrolink DIY cord with Oyaide 004 connectors (digital()Cabledyne and Cle... 
Speakers sonically similar to Sonus Faber?
I would recommend the Fritz speakers. Scan Speak drivers, series crossovers.Keith 
Power Cords Rule
I agree that power cords RULE.I have fiddled around with my system for the past year and could not get it to sound 'just right." I tried low budget power after market power cords (Pangea), that were OK, but still lacking. I didn't relish the idea ... 
Crimson-MusicLink Speaker & Interconnect Cables
Great story. And EXACTLY how an audio dealer could/should present products.Customers should be able to tell a significant positive difference and pay the price for musical satisfaction. And a knowledgable and experienced dealer/consultant is worth... 
Do Pangea PC's really outperform standard PC's
My experience with the Pangea have been generally positive for their price points. I have both an AC14SE and an AC9SE. The AC9SE really added bass extension and a nice top end detail as well. But ultimately the bass is noticeably more loose than t... 
Which? Muse model 100 amp or Acurus DIA100 integrated?
I hade muse 160 monos. They were o.k., but were just a little bit 'too' smooth for my tastes.I prefer a sharper image and tighter bass.I personally would go for the Acurus; great little piece. 
Why are Voodoo Cables not seen on Audiogon used?
Possibly because it's not a full time "cable production" operation. Although the raw materials aren't all that expensive, sometimes equipment and/or labor to construct cables IS expensive. I've only had one experience with Voodoo cables - probably... 
Comments on interconnect cables
http://www.chimeralabs.com/chimera_labs_audio_cables_audio_interconnects_speaker_cables.html 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Tbg - tried to post this earlier.Don't know where you looked, but this is right from the mad scientist website.www dot madscientist-audio.com/presta/diy-parts-and-kits/6-kegs-regular dot htmlNeo stands for neodymium [magnet] 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Mapman, I have liked some Ohm models in the past (original models with non-plastic drivers), but anything within the past 10-15 years is boooooring. They can be made to soundstage well, but they are a one trick pony. Because they are so diffuse in... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Tbg -Not sure where you looked, but Neo stands for neodymium [magnets].http://madscientist-audio.com/presta/diy-parts-and-kits/6-kegs-regular.htmlhttp://madscientist-audio.com/presta/diy-parts-and-kits/12-keg-sets.html 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Might have been discussed earlier in the thread, but do the HFC cables use magnetic conduction similar to the neodymium 'kegs' on the Mad Scientist Neo cords? 
Power Cord Advice
You didn't say what your budget is but you might try to locate some Acrolink PCs on hifishark. Acrolink and Esoteric are the same company. Their upper end cords are pricey but supposedly excellent.http://www.hifishark.com/search?q=acrolink 
Need advice on a tube line stage
+1 on the Joule Electra. 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
Steve, I have read many of your posts.No offense, but although you may be an engineer first, you are also a salesman and marketeer.I recognize and appreciate both your engineering insight(s) and your marketing opinions.