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class d
People whose systems were built around conventional tube or SS designs expect magic just by inserting class D amps. Hell,that can't be expected no matter what component is replaced!I am still working on extracting their magic, but they ain't half ... 
best integrated amp for under 5K
PS Audio GCC series. You can get either a GCC 250 or GCC 500 for about $2500-$3500. Read the reviews. They are awesome, differentially balanced full function remote 
looking for an amp for 12 to 15 hundred
Look for PS Audio GCA 250 or Wyred4Sound amps. 
PS Audio Quintet Power Center - which powercord ?
PS Audio Statement is an excellent choice. Tek Line cables is another. They have some new PCs. I am, evaluating one of them now. AS I do not yet know the MSRP I am unable to tell how great a value, but they sound terrific. FYI my system was wired ... 
Bi-Wire or not to Bi-Wire?
Biwire! Clear Day Solid Core Cables he advertises here 
Passive Biamping?
Behringer CX 3410 balanced model from Musicians Frined I use this with biamped Magnepan 3.5Rs 
OK I'm sold on interconnects, now speaker cable?
Clear Day Solid Core he advertises here 
XLR Connector Comparison
I have a set of XLRs with Xhadow. The fit of the Xhadow is vastly superior to Neutrix. This alone allows for improved signal flow. 
Choice of preamplifier: help
The new Parasound 
16K to Spend. Help me make the end all Upgrade.
I don't think you can beat Bob Carvers new sub/sat for WAF. It also got a great review. 
sub+satellite or full range?
Bass does not load in a room in the same plane as the mids/highs. I have a large room and always used sub/sat systems. Now I use Magenpan 3.5Rs with SVS powered sub. It's awesome 
Which is the best CD-Player up to $ 10k ?
Raysonic 168 with cryoed NOS and Underwood Level 1 mod which upgrades the balanced tubed oputput 
Wireworld Eclipse
Should be good. Is your source balanced, too? Start there with wires 
AV123 LS6 Line Source up and running
I'm betting on the AVs. Be mindful that they are so transparent that they will reveal weaknesse up stream. Most likely the Anthem. Regardless, you want to transition to a fully differentially balanced system to fully appreciate what the AVS can do. 
advice for retubing of Jadis JA80
Defintiely go for cryoed tubes. tubemandotcom sells them