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Reference 3A line updated
Tubegroover, in what way or ways do you find them not completely neutral? 
The last 6 feet - is it important?
The water filter analogy works for power filters and conditioners and re-generators, but seems weak at best for power cords. Unless those cords filter the power intentionally or otherwise. 
Help me choose amp for 2-channel HT
I'm thinking about the HK. It's a bit large (may not fit in my media cabinet) and definitely pricey, but the good reviews are duly noted. Another approach is to get an Oppo 105 and attach a stereo power amp. The Oppo provides some bass management ... 
Review: Harman Kardon HK990 Amplifier
Sorry for posting bad information. 
Review: Harman Kardon HK990 Amplifier
Crutchfield web site. Could be just that they are discontinuing carrying it. 
Review: Harman Kardon HK990 Amplifier
The HK 990 is now discontinued. I wonder if there's a replacement in the works. 
Anyone else remember this?
Schubert -- that makes sense. I had Yamaha NS-1000's, which did not benefit from those qualities. 
Anyone else remember this?
In the 1970s, I briefly had a piece from Nakamichi that was as you describe. Gorgeous looking, but I thought it sounded hard and glassy, though very clean. 
Help me choose amp for 2-channel HT
Marty's comment slipped in. Thanks, very helpful.I have no analog sources in this setup. I do appreciate the potential of room correction and EQ as well as 2.1, though the Oppo can support subwoofer out with two main channels, I believe. The Oppo ... 
Help me choose amp for 2-channel HT
I understand. But since this system is used mostly for cable TV and Netflix streaming and some DVD, I'm not sure that better audio is worth the price difference. As for driving a power amp directly, is the Oppo's volume control up to the task in t... 
Help me choose amp for 2-channel HT
Why 105 vs 103, apart from the headphone facility? 
What's next after Clearaudio Concept ?
No, the RP6 had those qualities. 
Oppo 105 in place of pre/pro
Would the 103 also work for this? 
Which Firewall cable
If you were feeding a DAC with a Firewire cable, there might be some value in exploring better cables. But From an external drive to the computer, I would use a basic, inexpensive cable only. I don't believe there is any sonic benefit to be gained... 
Revel Performa 3
Any of you who have auditioned both the F206 and F208 have observations regarding their sonic differences? All things equal, I'd prefer the 206 not for its lower price but for its smaller size. And if anyone has compared these Revels with the KEF ...