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Quality PC: plug into wall socket or conditioner??
I just plugged my amp and preamp into the wall, after having both in power conditioner, and found the wall was surprisingly better. Same result with my integrated amp. Told two audiophile friends who did the same and much preferred the wall. I sti... 
Power cable for ARC CDP
I used the original Audience PowerChord with my CD3 mk2. They should be around your price now that they've been replaced with the e and se versions. The e upgrade is worthwhile, haven't heard to se. I use the PowerChord e with my ARC CD5. 
CAL ICON MKII CD player replacement
Teac PD-H600, Naim CD5i-2 
Bidding Frustration
The waiting period causes problems on both ends. As a seller I have lost sales waiting for a buyer to respond to a counter offer, and as a buyer I have missed out on buying other gear while waiting for a seller to respond to an offer. And some mem... 
Bidding Frustration
Agree that until a price is agreed upon, the item is available to be sold to a better offer. 
Anyone else remember this?
Nakamichi 630 Preamp/Tuner meets that description 
Receiver/Power Amp Question
I added a Parasound HCA-1000A amp to an Onkyo HT receiver with the same power rating some years ago and the difference was startling. 
Meter on a Pass X250.5
Mine is far left, but not all the way, maybe about 1/8, was told by Pass this is normal. 
Bi-wire: is it worth it?
I think the results also vary with different speakers and different wire. I would at least recommend that your jumpers be the same as your main cable. 
Classe' DR-6 MKI vs MKII
there are dozens or more threads, so a long search... 
Classe' DR-6 MKI vs MKII
Guido.d.corona 
Classe' DR-6 MKI vs MKII
Read the numerous Capri threads here from audiogon member guidocorona 
Classe' DR-6 MKI vs MKII
We also agree on brightness not being an issue ... 
Classe' DR-6 MKI vs MKII
Also try a Rowland Capri. I owned the original, have not heard the Series 2. 
Desktop System DAC
I just picked up a Halide HD DAC and am very happy with it. And it includes all attached cables !