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Solid Core Power Cord
If that statement were true,there would not be anywhere near as much craziness in the cable world right now.Or that person has never tried different cables himself. Keep the cost down and you'll enjoy your purchase more.Good luck! 
Audio Research SP-9 Mk-III vs Audio Research SP-11
I owned and enjoyed my sp11 for many trouble free years.It all depends on what your looking for. I found the SP11 warm and a little forward, with forcefull but round bass. I did eventually move on to a more nuetral,refined tubed linestage (Thor) a... 
Supplied equipment feet or cones ,etc?
I use Vibrapods wherever i can. They work great and don't seem to have a negative effect.They are quiet and seem to hold the equipment well. They are also very cheap! Good luck 
Whats the deal with CD players?
Next time when you take home a demo cd player ask for good set of quality wires also.This way you can rule out your inexpensive wires which could very well be adding to your problem! You may be expecting too much with the equipment you trying to m... 
Tubes with Gold pins have issues in some sockets?
I too have tried many different types of tubes with and without gold pins,without any problems. I do think you have to be a little more carefull due to gold pins being a little softer.If you guide them in rather than forcing you should have no pro... 
Power cord for ARC CD2
If my memory serves me correctly, Stereophile Mag. did a review using the ESP Essence p/c with the Audio Research cd2 and had very good things to say about the ESP cord. Thorman 
Replacing SP11 mK2
I had a audio research sp 11 also for years,went to Thor Audio T1000 linestage. A whole new world of music! You will hear music you din't know you had. 
Best speaker cable for B&W?
I used monster M series on my B&W 801 and they were ok but i upgaded to b/wire Audiotruth- Midnight3(lows) and Argent(silver highs)and enjoyed a major upgrade. good luck 
Upgrading power cord.. proven upgrade? or crap?
I agree with mostly all,but one thing for sure. If you plan to take a shot in the dark,be prepared to be dissapointed.All upgrade cords will do a great job,if you pick the proper cord for your application.Thats the hole trick. Do your home work.Do... 
What power cord for Mark Levinson 39 CD player?
It depends on what you are looking for.In order to reccommend a cord you must know ahead what the person wants. I would reccommend ( I used ) electriglide ref2 if you want full,more base, warmer sound etc.Another cord similar with a littler lesser... 
Realy need help choosing amp
I agree with the headphone idea. You can purcahse a good set of headphones without the worry later of having to re-sell you bedroom system when you move to a larger location. When you move to a larger location you will still have your headphones ... 
Bi-wire speaker cable for B&W Matrix 3's
I have the B&W801s also ( series2). I once used the same M/1000 and switched over to Spk. cbl. A/quest/truth Midnight X 3(lows) and Argent(top). works great Interconnects. Lapis x3 silver. Great combo. Much better than Monster M series. Much c... 
Tubes Tubes Tubes...
I can only tell you that i just recently went from 150 watt per channel Threshold s/s amp to 30 watt mono Thor tube amps. The little tube monos has just as much power as the a Threshold. It suprised me too! 
What's the best sounding replacement for 12AX7A and 12AT7?
I also use 1 pair 12ax7 and 1pair 12at7. Thor (line stage) I purchased a pair of mullards 12at7s from kevin at Upscale Audio. Tubes marked 6201 mullard gold pins. Great base very nuetral also. I think they were about $60 pair. The other pair i pur... 
monoblocks: one dedicated line or two?
Just built a new home using 4 dedicated 20 amp lines. 2 lines ( 1 each) for monos. and 2 other for components. Cost about $300. Works fine Using Thor Audio 30 watt tube monos' Hope that helps.