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Least expensive plug-in power conditioner that works
@calvinandhobbes thanks for sharing.  Here are a couple of (relatively) inexpensive cables from China that I have had good luck with that might work nicely with the 1200: Audiomeca P-90 OCC power cord single crystal copper hifi power cable 3.2 sq... 
Least expensive plug-in power conditioner that works
@daledeee1 +1  
Least expensive plug-in power conditioner that works
@pennfootball71 +1 That was my starting place as my main system is in a purpose built room with a dedicated 20amp circuit breaker and 10 AWG power supply line.  For years I followed the logic that connecting my AVR directly to the wall would prov... 
Least expensive plug-in power conditioner that works
Thanks all again for your comments on the topic.  I am intrigued by the Puron AC Power Conditioner - very good user and reviewer impressions. I may buy one and compare to Shunyata Venom Defender and ifi iPurifier in most critical site to see which... 
Least expensive plug-in power conditioner that works
@porchlight1 +1  
Least expensive plug-in power conditioner that works
@tony1954 - 💯   
Least expensive plug-in power conditioner that works
@cbrez thanks, this is the kind of feedback I was seeking.  I ordered an AC iPurifier and will give it a try and compare to the Venom Defender I already have. Others, if you have experience with similar products, please share. kn  
Least expensive plug-in power conditioner that works
Thanks for these suggestions.   I was wondering about products like these; QKOIL QK1 AC Enhancer QVIBE Qv2 AC Enhancer Puron Power Filter ifi AC iPurifier As compared to the Shunyata Venom Defender, or a less expensive power conditioning strip... 
Do you belong more to souce first or to speakers first school of thought ?
@agisthos +1 both posts.  I would add room design/treatments to your list as well, maybe first on the list.  
Plugging rear ports of "bookshelf" speakers?
Generally proximity to the wall will cause a loss of perceived depth of the soundstage that good monitors can provide, so you gain yourself some bass at the expense of imaging. kn  
How cheap can you go and still be happy with the sound?
These are great posts. I am using an old Bose Soundlink Revolve in my living room/dining room for news and dinner party background music and it is remarkably satisfying in a difficult environment with a lot of reflective surfaces. I could never ge... 
SOS! Suddenly have a high-end turntable, need to upgrade Amp + Speakers
Much of the advice here is good. The Rega Brio and Arcam FMJ A38 for sale now on Agon for under $700 would both be excellent choices. The Arcam with 100/140 watts into 8/4 ohms respectively has a performance envelope that could drive a wide array ... 
Do you belong more to souce first or to speakers first school of thought ?
@mitch2 this is a reasonable way to look at the source versus speakers question.  In my main system, I shopped very carefully for the amp and speakers that met specific criteria I had for my room for both two and multiple channel uses (macro).  I ... 
Power Cables
@zlone yes you did - thanks.  And glad you were able to improve your sound by making adjustments.  
Vibration Control
Typically, there is concern about transformers causing internal vibration that affects other components in a solid state design. One reason we see an increasing number of high end solid state components going to external power supplies.  In cases ...