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Does anyone leave their amp and preamp on all the time?
Now this is a great post...My Esoteric A-03 sounds best when it's on for 24 hours so if I plan on spending an intimate day with the system I turn it on the day before. And I have no idea why this is,  but it definitely is.  Other wise I usually sh... 
Cable Snake Oil Antidote
Hey where can I get more snake oil.The stuff sounds great !!I’d buy it by the gallon If it makes me happy...Sorry I Digress.my point - live and let live.. 
MIT ... joeabrams
I concur...Joe Abrams is a pleasure to deal with..If I would venture a guess I believe the multiple listings makes it a little more difficult for others to resell their cables...But that’s just a guess.. 
Let's talk power cords
They absolutely make a difference.  As does cabling in general...as well as room acoustics / system synergy ETC.  Best thing for you to do is to try some...and make your own judgements.    
The SLP-05 Ultimate Upgrade
Hi Shredder,Any News to report ???  
The SLP-05 Ultimate Upgrade
Thank you Iwin...I will continue to check out what people are saying. Maybe I'll convey my concerns to Cary as well.  Perhaps a partial upgrade like just the caps and some power supply work might be a better solution for me. 
The SLP-05 Ultimate Upgrade
This goes out to Iwin & Nanotweeter.  Thank you for your first impressions...I would imagine that all would sound better from this upgrade.  My concern has to do with the Bass, or Bass output or intensity.  My system is very Bass sensitive bas... 
CARY SLP05 - tube configuration?
Thank You i just saw thata review from IwinI'm looking forward to it 
The SLP-05 Ultimate Upgrade
Iwin I am very interested in your impression of the upgrade.I have been considering doing it for some time now.Tony 
CARY SLP05 - tube configuration?
Had anyone tried the upgrade Cary is offering???? 
CARY SLP05 - tube configuration?
I use a quad of nos Sylvania's and a pair of the W (war) variety in the xlr spot.mullard rectifier I keep the power supply and tube section on different shelves on audio points also use the revaluation audio umbilical really like this comboTony 
WHAT HAS WORKED FOR YOU? ISOLATION PLATFORMS, FOOTERS, ETC. for a DAC?
I had Great results with these... http://www.starsoundtechnologies.com/liveVibe.php 
Lifters ForGetting Cables Off The Floor, Worth It Or Snake Oil
Honestly... Never tried an A/B Test and I doubt I'd be able to tell the difference in a blind test...but I like knowing that they are off the floor & I like they way it looks.  
A Different Solution for Cables
Go ToMultipole Technology Explained...I tried to post a link but it wouldn't let me 
A Different Solution for Cables
Check Out some of MIT's literature...According  to their philosophyyou have just created a 2 pole cable.  They feel each cable has a specific frequency that may get accentuated or pole of articulation - so by combining different brands you are cre...