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Which Piece Least Needs A Power Cord Upgrade?
Check out Morrow Audio MAP 2 power cords ( 
Budget preamps less than 3 bills......winner is?
PS Audio GCP 200/GCPS. Differentially balanced, ICE modules eliminate problems found in typical volume controls of other preamps, adjustable inputs, full function remote, including "PHASE" Recently written in in Affordable Audio e-mag 
Gemini Crossovers
I am using a Behringer CX 3410. Available from Musicians Friend  
Which is the top dog in "subs"?
Check out av123.com 
Ref 3A Veena - Devore Gibbon 8 - Audiophysic Yara
Maggie 1.6s plus a powered sub. KILLER 
why do companies charge double for xlr cables?
XLR requires one more wire. Price varies on type of XLR connector. I have a 1m pair in house with $230 in just the connectors. Only if your components are differentially balanced (DB)designs will XLR cables do much for you. That said, DB defines h... 
Modify tube amp or upgrade to NOS tubes
You will wind up with NOS tubes anyway, so go for them first. I recommend cryoed tubes. Google tubeman.com 
PS Audio UPC-200 problem.
Contact PS customer service ASAP they are very good 
Blowing Magnepans
If your maggies are 8+ years old, the adhesive has probably broken down. I had to send mine back for repair to both panels. Call them. They are very helpful 
what are"fun" speakers?
Magnepans are "fun" especially if you are a true hobbiest. The basic models offer unparalled value, and there's the fun of having friends over who are mystified that athe music is coming from 2" thick speakers that look like doors. Moreover, they ... 
not impresed with my system
About 6 months ago I replaced HT Pro 9s with 2 pair of Clear Day solid core Silver Shotuns (bi-amping) ( 
Good Copper IC's for 2.5M RCA pre to amp?
The big problem you have is the long length combined with RCA connections (signal loss). 1m or less reduces the problems. So if at all possible, reconfigure your components to accomodate shorter cables. 
Best Cables/Jumpers for Supertweeters
You did not mention price. Under $300 I would say Clear Day Silver Shotguns- at $500, Clear Day Double Silver Shotguns. I just moved up from Shotuns to Double shotguns and am blow away. One pair is on my Magnepan 3.5R ribbons, the other on the bas... 
What to put under my VAC AMP/ PREAMP??
I use Mschina Dynamica Promethean springs sandwiched between HRS but I already owned them. Maple boards will do nicely in this set up. Herbies isocup/balls directly under the components 
Okay......best single box reference CD player
Nova Physics Memory Player