krell_man

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What should I use between spikes and wood floor?
I use the Audiopoints and coupling discs that WarrenH suggested. They work really well and they're fairly cheap. Looking at your system pictures, you may benefit from the Audiopoints under all of your components too. I know that I did. I just purc... 
Final ditch effort to improve my sound. Pls. help
I'd suggest a Musical Fidelity Tri-Vista 21 DAC (there's a new one listed on Audiogon) and a transport of your choosing. You might even try what you have to see how it does as a transport for a reference point. 
Combining HT and Stereo only setup. Recos Please
I tried creating a HT and stereo system years ago, and like you, I didn't have a deep wallet. I eventually ended up selling it and buying the best stereo that I could. The better the stereo, the better the imaging and if you sit close the center, ... 
speaker cables for B&W N802's
I use Sonoran Plateau's http://www.audiopoints.com, two sets for bi-wiring. They're copper, but sound so good that I'm using them instead of the Kimber silver cables that came with my B&W Silver Signatures. The shielding is steel micro-beads a... 
Spike upgrade for Thiel 3.5's
I use Audiopoints http://www.audiopoints.com. They come anyway you want and in any thread size. They're really good! 
Life expectancy of Interconnects & Speaker Cable?
Believe it or not, I had my previous set of cables for over seven years. They were the Magnan Type Vi balanced, MIT Digital Reference, AudioQuest Sterling bi-wire speaker and Synergistic Research power cords for my Theta, Krell and Dunlavy set-up.... 
Help - Mark Levinson Owners
1. Audition the Sonoran Plateau power cords ($500.00) from http://www.audiopoints.com. Call and ask for Robert or Tom.2. Audition the Synergistic Research Active X-2 ($450.00) or Custom Power Cord Top Gun HCF ($1050.00) from The Cable Company, htt... 
Interconnects?
My system is a lot like yours, though I just replaced my MF A308cr pre-amp. I use the Sonoran Plateau interconnects. I looked for interconnects for three months a year and a half ago, trying everything from $1500.00 a pair on down. I mean everythi... 
Reference 3a MM De Capo's vs Totem Sttaf vs LSi9's
There is a local dealer in Louisville, KY who sells the Reference 3a MM De Capo's, so I have heard them many, many times and really like them. I actually considered trading in my B&W Silver Signature's for them, but didn't think the monetary l... 
Cable suggestion for CJ preamp. Help please .
I auditioned cables for more than three months from http://www.fatwyre.com. I ended up trying and buying the the Sonoran Platueau cables. Tom or Robert can help you at their website http://www.audiopoints.com. I have been using their Sonoran Plate... 
best wife friendly monitor?
You never mentioned how much you're wanting or willing to spend. The Caravelles are fantastic and go for around $5000.00. They have the piano gloss black finish that should wow your wife. On the cheaper note, I have the old B&W Silver Signatur... 
Transport for Tri-Vista 21 DAC
That's what Antony says! I used a Theta Data Basic and really liked it. I sold the Data Basic and bought a Data Basic II and it was even better. Get the best one that you can afford because the Tri-Vista 21 is awesome! 
best matching speaker stand for B&W 805 sig
You might try the Sistrum SPK-24 or SPK-28 speaker stands (http://www.audiopoints.com). I believe that you can audition them in your home.I have B&W Silver Signatures (the 805's grandfather, the $8000.00 all silver wired monitor from 1991) and... 
Ditch HT? Upgrade help please...
I found that I wasn't using mine either. I ditched it and used the money on a really good stereo upgrade. I think that a lot of people, myself included, get into it thinking that they'll save not going to the theater, and the HT can be built in pi... 
What amp to drive my B&W N Sig 805's?
You have to have a lot of power or current. I replaced my Krell KSA-50S (50 WPC 8 Ohms, 100 WPC 4 Ohms - Class 'A' Power) with a Musical Fidelity A308cr Power Amp (250 WPC 8 Ohms, 450 WPC 4 Ohms). It works extremely well. The Pre-Amp and Amp combo...