chrken

Responses from chrken

System Rebuild
Have you considered the KEF LS50 loudspeakers? I personally haven't heard them, but between the awards and reviews, they may be well worth auditioning.  
Power cords: does SS vs tubes drive a difference
I've never used the Stratus, but I do have a couple of Wireworld Electra 5.2 cables in my system. Neil Gader reviewed these along with a dozen others PCs in The Absolute Sound a few years ago and rated them among the best of the group. They are ma... 
manufactured refurbished
Considering that you're getting a full warranty and coming straight from HK, I'd have no qualms. Although you can never predict the future, whatever problems the equipment had should have been resolved with either replacement or repair of the part... 
And opinions/experience w/Parasound ZDAC?
I'm also curious as to the sound and in seeing a professional review. The Absolute Sound is apparently planning to have a review on this soon. It appears to be quite intriguing based on its specs. 
Audioquest silver extreme interconnects
What is the bass performance from these? I ask because I know some cables, especially budget ones, that perform well on the highs tend to be weak on the low end.