robreuland

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Sick of static-y Rega felt mat
Just got the Herbies -- seems pretty good. No more static problems, and it looks great. Sound different? Hard to tell if I'm imagining it, but it does seem blacker, more detailed, tighter. 
Good speaker cable for Rotel / B & W
Still thinking of the Oval 9s -- wondering whether it would be best to bi-wire or to jump the terminals. The 603 has four posts, and I've read it likes to be bi-wired. 
Good power cord for Rotel?
Anyone had any experience with the JPS Labs Digital AC power cord for CDs and digital sources? Any idea how it would compare to Signal Cable's Digital Reference? 
Sick of static-y Rega felt mat
Just ordered the Herbie's -- will post my results. Thanks all. 
Richard Gray's 400 Pro = Emperor's New Clothes??
Newman -- By "dedicated line," do you mean a single circuit? My system is on a single circuit with a 15A breaker shared by no other outlets in the house. Perhaps that's why my AC seems clean. 
Good power cord for Rotel?
Sugarbrie -- No offense taken! I tried it on a VAC preamp and Audio Research VT-100, with no noticeable effect. Also tried it on my video (Loewe Calida -- not exactly a Magnavox) and the picture did not change. Don't think I'm deaf AND blind, but ... 
Good power cord for Rotel?
Didn't swap out the CD or preamp cords yet -- I was told the big difference would be in the amp, not the source. I tried out a Richard Gray 400 Pro that had NO effect, so I'm a little leery about tweaks. 
Good speaker cable for Rotel / B & W
No more than eight feet. Currently I'm terminating with spades, tho I've heard from a dealer that bananas are better . . . true? Correction: I'm on AQ Crystals, not Slates. 
Best Balanced/XLR Under $200
Went into a high-end shop in NYC today and was told a balanced interconnect would not make any noticeable difference in my system. I always pay attention when dealers talk you OUT of spending money. Thoughts? If I drop $ for balanced interconnects... 
Cart Recommendations for P3 w/ Origin Live RB300
Purchased a Clearaudio Virtuoso Wood. Anyone else using this on a P3? I'm wonder if it needs shims with an RB300, or if I ought to buy a VTA. 
Cart Recommendations for P3 w/ Origin Live RB300
I forgot the Benz is MC -- my preamp is a 37 dB VAC Standard tube, so I need to stick with MM.