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Power Conditioner or Power Strip
unlike some who frequently post on these threads (viz. rev_joe, carl_eber), i don't claim to be an expert on everything audio. i do know, tho, that there's a fundamental difference between a "power strip" & a "power conditioner." a power strip... 
what is everybody listening to right now
agree with subaruguru re:p simon's latest. it's on my playlist, too. along with the latest from rickie lee jones & willie nelson (milk cow blues). also been playing the super tribute album to bill monroe, called "big mon." fabulous sound and p... 
Snell AIIIi's?? How good are they??
rev_joe: you wanna believe your originally-priced-but-always-discounted $5k speaks are now worth $20K, go ahead, knock yourself out. why are there few for sale? 'cuz few were sold. could it be that's a major reason snell was absorbed by boston? duh. 
Snell AIIIi's?? How good are they??
they were ok speakers when they were 1st sold, presenting a larger soundstage than many of their price-point competitors. i came close to buying a pair but found them after several long auditions to be somewhat boomy on the bottom and too forward ... 
Running in speakers?
i'm not sure you will see an improvement with additional run-in but here's a tip (certainly not original): place your speakers face-to-face as closely as you can and run them out of phase (reverse cables at amp or speaker posts on 1 channel v. 2nd... 
Who makes Kuzma turntables?
sorry if my post looks stupid. i submitted, apparently, virtually simultaneouly with kevin's. i will add, however, that the entire kuzma line represents excellent quality for price. the top-of-the-line model, i believe named "xl," is simply the be... 
Who makes Kuzma turntables?
kuzma tt's are made in slovenia and are imported into the us by muse electronics (kevin halverson). you can find info on all of them @ museelctronics.com