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What is the future for Proac Speakers ?
Hi everyone,I’ve been loving my ProAc studio 148s which is the largest audio component dollar-wise I’ve ever purchased. I usually buy used (see my page for details about the 2 channel analog system for vinyl and AV playback I’ve put together plus ... 
2.0 Stereo speakers on a $2000 budget?
+many for ProAc. I love my studio 148s. Very efficient, same tweeter as D series and much better bottom end than D18 or D20. Some up here for sale or similar models. I use mine with soundocity SEV 9 outriggers.  
Mogami wire quality?
Love my Mogami wires. Check my system details. Never tried Cardas.  
Rega RP6 vs Pro Ject 1Xpession Carbon - is there $500 difference
I think so. I had 2 pro-ject tables, original xpression and xpeession III. MY current RP6 blows both away. See my system details what I use with it. It boogies and does blues and classical well. 
Recommendations for used/vintage integrated for vinyl
Audio Refinement complete integrated for usually around $450. You will need a phono preamp. 50 watts into 8 ohms but high current design.  
$2000 turntable system
What I have and love to listen to:- RP6 with TTPSU- Audio Technica 33-PTG/II- Jasmine LP2 mkII (way better than previous Vincent phono, I tried)- Herbie way excellent mat 2mmNeeds no spacers for setup and sounds great with factory black belt and e... 
Most detailed budget power cord under 150$ used?
You might want to try some Volex power cables 17504 10 B1. They are unshielded and run less than $7.50 ea. Check my system details, I use them in my system with my audio refinement, mogami, proac and rega gear.  
Is my amp the problem?
I've never had great let alone decent results bi-amping my speakers even using 4 channels out of 5 on my audio refinement multi 5 amp. I do bi wire all on the speaker end with Tekton 6.5t monitors in the past and currently ProAc Studio 148 mini to... 
Wharfdale's Denton Anniverary spker Any 3 way speaker of similar sound quality?? .
ProAc studio 148 with soundocity sev9 outriggers.  
Honing down the speaker shortlist ~$5K
Any ProAc below $5K. Love my studio 148 towers. Plus the exchange rate is good now.  Maybe not the 140s.  
A thin and elegant system?
Like my slim ProAc studio 148s. Pair it with some older nice profile Linn boxes or Audio Refinement gear (separates or integrated).  
PS Audio Detect Power Center vs past PS Audio conditioners
@tls49, yes I have a dedicated 20 amp line for my entire system. I am a big fan of minimal shielding (Mogami 2549 RCAs) or no shielding (Mogami speaker cables and Volex 17504 10 B1 power cables).  
Suggestions on a new /used amp for Focal speakers.
I love my warmish sounding Pre5 and Multi5 audio refinement / YBA gear. I'm considering selling and extra Pre5 and Multi3 AR I have on hand.  
Used Pre - Ayre, Pass or Para JC2?
I really like the audio refinement pre5 by YBA. All analog with lots of inputs, imaging and presence. I have an extra one for sale.  
Who's absorbing the cost?
I don't understand how the (lack of) quality control exists in multiple plants like this will all the defective pressings.