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4 or 6 outlet conditoner for amps/sources
Shunyata Hydra 4 does what you're asking. So, do the Brickwall surge protectors http://www.pricewheeler.com/bestprot.htm 
Best Redbook player with XLR outs
Electrocompaniet EMC 1-UP SE sounds great using the balanced outputs, and the players are readily available for $2200-$2500 used. 
One more Power Cord Needed...Advice?
Here's what I'd try, just because it's so damn cheap, and you have nothing to lose. Buy an Absolute Power ($49) cord for each of your components. Put them all into the system, and listen. You might find the Absolute cords are completely neutral, a... 
Power cord to add ease and tame treble.
I'm with Psychic on this one. A new power cord will not solve your problem. 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
Guidocorona, it's a plot. The old "planned obsolecence" as perfected by the Detroit auto industry. We taught the world well, yes? Buy something and be happy. You'll never catch the rabbit on the rails. 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
Guidocorona, are you going to purchase any of these Esoteric products, or are you just poking the hornets nest with a long stick? 
Aggressive, live, electric blues.....
SRV's DVD "Live from Austin Texas" is a fascinating disc. It isn't the best quality recording you'll own, but the performance is true Stevie Ray, and the contrast between the two shows...performed during his alcohol/drug days and after his chemica... 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
I've owned highly modified CD and/or Universal players from APL, Modwright, Empirical Audio and Exemplar...with and without tube stages. My system has evolved from all solid state to all tube. I have also heard state-of-the-art solid state CD play... 
How Loud Do You Listen??? Do You Know?????????
What, Qman? I can see your lips moving but I can't hear what you're saying. :) 
Tung Sol 6550 vs. GEC/Genelex/Gold Monarch KT88
I took the plunge and bought a set of NOS Genelex Gold Monarchs to replace my the stock Chinese KT88 tubes that cam with my VAC amp. I should have them the week of Dec. 5th and I will report back after some listening. 
Bryston 4BSST or 6BST or 7BST
I owned both the 4B SST and 14B SST. I purchased the 14B SST over the 7B SST monos due to space considerations, slightly less power consumption and heat production. The 14B SST had better bass control, had better low level detail and played more d... 
My Journey to Digital Nirvana Part 1
84audio, nicely said...exactly what has been preached for months and months in various threads on Audiogon. And it doesn't just apply to digital but to every component.711smilin, thanks for taking the bull by the horns and putting your money where... 
Bryston 4BSST or 6BST or 7BST
The SST series amps have a more refined top end, and therefore are in more demand. I'd go for the 4B SST based on that alone, notwithstanding it's better sonics. 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
Mgottlieb, yours was a very cogent response. There is no doubt transport quality matters. A modded one box machine with a superior transport should outperform just about anything, and it's an intriguing possibility.I believe the magic of modding i... 
Do You Remember Your First CD Player?
I don't remember my first CDP exactly. It was a JVC starter model purchased in the mid 80's...probably the first or second year CD players hit the consumer market. I do remember my second CD player: a Sony C77ES changer purchased in December of 19...