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How Much DC is OK on a Power Line?
whould a power regenerator (Purepower, PS audio) remove the hum/buzz caused by the DC on the line? 
What stand mount monitors works w/ Pass XA 30.5?
Harbeth Monitor 30s. 
Do you leave your components on 24/7?
Hi Mcintech, thats funny as I was told by Nagras US distributor to leave my PSA amp on 24/7. So was that info given to me incorrect ?( I believe you've posted before saying you are Nagras US service manager) 
Most Beneficial Cable Upgrade
Matjet, All I'm suggesting ( and it only an idea that came to me recently....could be a terrible idea!) is to place a mic in front of a real high end full range system and record with a suitable digital recorder a number of music tracks with the w... 
Most Beneficial Cable Upgrade
Matjet quote:"How do you know that the improved sound that you perceive by installing the beautifully crafted, expensive, highly regarded after market brand name power cable is not psychological (placebo) unless you can identify it blindly?I find ... 
Most Beneficial Cable Upgrade
why doesn't somebody record, using a high quality mic, their system where the only thing that changes are the cables.Then produce say a cd so that one can quickly AB the same music tracks and hopefully hear the difference. Wouldn't this be an easy... 
Most sophisticated and intelligent musician
I don't see why 'classical ' musician should be excluded. Seems unfair. So from the still living, I'll nominate Pierre Boulez. 
One Super high end cable or mid level set?
Edit, my last post was in response to Jedinite24 comment. 
One Super high end cable or mid level set?
I know exactly what you mean and I will probably end up doing the same thing as you ( and like most others) if I ever decide to upgrade. But conversely maybe as Pani's excellent posts to my initial question suggests the alternative might in fact ,... 
One Super high end cable or mid level set?
My question is addressed of course to people who have found a well matched 'make' for their system and is in regards to the choice of 'models' from that 'make'. 
One Super high end cable or mid level set?
Thanks so far for the reply's.Just to be clear I'm not asking specifically in regards to my own system. I'm perfectly happy with my modest all Supra loom. It's just a question I haven't seen raised a lot. I was hoping to hear more from those membe... 
How does Boulder equipment avoid obsolescence?
I rather like the way Boulder keeps the same designs reminds me of Nagra in that way. 
Bookshelf speakers with the good bass.
Kiza I see you also have a post regarding possible speaker stand options/height. Rather than changing speakers ( I'm a fan of Harbeths , (I own the Monitor 30s) one idea that might be worth considering is something from Mapleshade's range of stand... 
Amp match for Wadia and Harbeths
Thanks for the responses so far. 2 votes for audio research, maybe I'll check out the ref 110. The Spectron has been recommended elsewhere but I'm sorry I really hate it's styling! I'll also consider BAT. I'm soon to listen to the Nagra PSA but am... 
Mixed driver tube for Mcintosh MC275
Tzh21y the balanced inputs on the MC275 have less gain not more as you stated in your last but one post.MC275 gain: Balanced - 4 ohm = 16.8dB, 8 ohm = 19.8 dB, 16 ohm = 22.8dBUnbalanced - 4 ohm = 23.2dB, 8 ohm = 26.2dB, 16 ohm = 29.2dBThese figure...