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Hi Mathew, I sent you an audiogon email.

I'm confused Mattnshilp.  

You just paid full retail for a Plasmatron and it supposedly delivers "an incredible sense of air and presence as well as opening up the soundstage"...yet you're selling it to buy new power cords?

Couple questions...

1.  Why don't you just return it and get your money back?
2.  Are you sure it delivers the improvements you state?  If so, why sell it for power cords.  Do you think a 100% passive device like a power cord will do more than an active device like this?
3.  If you're genuinely planning on re-buying a Plasmatron after getting power cords, you're guaranteeing that you lose more money in the long run.  You're going to pay full retail again for a product YOU ALREADY OWN and want to sell now at a discount???

Maybe I'm just not one of these anxious audiophiles continually buying and selling things, but I don't get the logic of any of this.  I like to understand someone's logic so that I can properly digest any advice they post on forums.

Labtec- I deserve those questions.

I bought it in Novemebr and was SO busy that I didn't unpack it until January. So the return period had passed. So no return possible. 

Its a matter of scale. I believe that the improvement I will gain by improving my power cords outweighs the improvement I am getting from the Plasmatron. I have 2 mediocre power cords in my system and I want to upgrade my amp cords so I can use the current amp power cords to replace the mediocre cords I'm using on my front end.

I dont "buy and sell things". But I am in the process of buying a new office building and therefore have lost my excess play money to put into the stereo. So I need to actually be picky about what I have and what I want.... I have a LOT of money in my Vienna Acoustics Die Muzik speakers that have not sold yet, and a beautiful Breguet Stainless Marine Big Date that I have for sale. So my scenario has changed since I bought the Plasmatron, and I need to sell it. 

It it is actually very logical..... At least, in my distorted mind.

When I bought the Plasmatron I was thinking it was a this AND that scenario.... That has now changed and I need to actually prioritize my purchases. Don't most of you guys do that???

PS - it sucks!!!!

Matt. I don't think you owe anyone an explanation on the way you spend your money,especially on a public forum such as this. I for one want to thank you for all of the effort and time,and yes,money...that you already contributed to make this thread so rich in content. I can only dream of owning the equipment that you have bought and reviewed,but to bring along those of us interested in your audio journey is very much appreciated.

Also,on your recommendation, I bought my Veritas amps (and loving them) because of your high praise of them on this thread. Thanks,and keep on...keeping on...Mark