blackbag20

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SACD repair?
@edcyn +1  
Is an isolation transformer better than a power conditioner?
@maxwellseq  what he said ...   
Bookshelf speakers - Paradigm, KEF, Totem
Sonus Faber Salk are on my short-list ... Actually, Salk has the edge ...  
Lose weight or buy better fitting pants
If you don't have 'that' problem ... you simply have others.  There's no escape ....  
Preamp Help
Check out Vincent SA 32 ... Personally, I'd save my pennies and get one from Klaus at Odyssey Audio.     https://odysseyaudio.com/candela-vacuum-tube-line-preamplifier/    
Large speaker recommendation
Some great suggestions here ... let me throw in a couple that I've been gawking at over year or so: Salk and Volti  (love American ingenuity) https://voltiaudio.com/ https://www.salksound.com/type.php?format=Floorstanding    
Those that upgraded from Tekton
Hey, @jasonbourne52 ... which Walsh Tall model do you like?          
UGH...The tired, "BEST" Rock guitarist thread
@russ69 +1   Think the focus was on EVH ... not the Nuge...    He will burn your house down though ... sayin  
Bookshelf dilemma
Think about Salk ... I haven't heard them yet but high-praise receivers around these parts!  Fit your price range and look fantastic ...  Made in SE Michigan ....   https://www.salksound.com/type.php?format=Bookshelf    
How much $$ do bells and whistles add to preamp?
Integrated might be a sound option (hehe) Seriously, I stumbled across Odyssey Audio a couple years ago ... thank the Lord! Give them a look! https://odysseyaudio.com/tempest-line-and-phono-preamplifier/    
How do you make a final decision on a DAC
@jasonbourne52    Precisely what I did ... couldn't be happier!   Gustard X 16 ...  
Looking for an integrated amp to replace my Cayin A-50T
+Van Alstine I'd check out Klaus' Cyclops ... highly regarded by owners:  Odyssey Audio Concur @jasonbourne52  ... Shenzhen Audio putting out some ridiculously silent equipment at equally ridiculous prices.  I have one of their DACs ... it's bet... 
Difusers on the speakers?
I use my Lucky Astrology Mood Watch ... sound is sublime      
2 channel preamp for music only system
Might check The Music Room ... they have several at or below your budget: https://tmraudio.com/components/preamplifiers/?tab=products&page=1&rb_price=249%2C1000   Vintage Chief also an option (many others out there too): https:... 
Iphone 13 Qobuz to McIntosh 2100 maximum lossless
I'd try BT ... be surprised if you could discern a difference