roadcykler

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Do speakers need to be re-broken in?
No they don't.   
Furutech Nanoflux speaker cables
No cable of any kind is directional unless it is made with some electrical component (like a diode) in-line between the amp and speaker. If you (generally) believe electricity can recognize one cable from another, you don't understand electricity.   
Help me find my ideal Stereo Integrated Amp
@freediver  Almost weekly I read posts and shake my head. People ask specific questions with definitive parameters and there are always people who suggest items not within those parameters and sometimes way outside of them.   IDK if they don't r... 
Power cord
Have a friend or maybe spouse help you with some blind testing before you make your expensive decision (that doesn't affect the sound one iota).  
Coda 11, Schiit Tyr, JC5 or ???
The Tyr will be a better deal since they don't have the markup by selling direct. The same amp sold via the typical distributor/retailer would cost $3000 or maybe more.   
Holy Holostages!!
O.M.G.   
??? Fuse UpGrade??What Size???
I'd use a pure copper penny to get the best sound. Pre 1982. (pssst, fuses make ZERO) difference in sound).  
In the sand box
Just when I think people in this hobby couldn't get sillier...  
What exactly is PRaT???
@tunehead Provides the only realistic answer. Dirk and Lerxst approved.  
??? How Much Would You Spend ???
Despite what the prevailing opinion says, prices for one item don't have to be similar with other ones AND price doesn't always indicate quality. There's something that happens with way too many people that they can't figure that out, but that's w... 
power cable tryout High fidelity cables has me wondering..... need suggestions now
Are you familiar with expectation bias?  
Power cord upgrade
You'll never know what has the perfect "synergy" without trying every power cable available (but none make an objective difference). Happy hunting.  
Amp Stands - Wood or Stone
See if you can get some of that fancy Cardas wood but beware, if the price per inch is equal to what they charge for those tiny cable supports (that do nothing for the sound), you'll be shelling out big $$$.  
Just upgraded to Fiber Optic feed ( 500Mbps) from Spectrum (250 Mbps) OMG
 
Speakers or Turntable upgrade
Speakers will almost always make a more noticable difference than anything else in a system. With your budget, there are many options especially if you buy used . Happy hunting.