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Luxman Class A Integrated Slight Buzzing Noise
Some transformers buzz in relation to incoming power conditions, and this may be what you are experiencing. I had an amp one time that buzzed when an outside safety light came on at night…buzz went away at 7:00AM every morning. I'd also plug it in... 
How an audio rack can enhance your amp/pre
Amen, Jaxwired. Wisper, what a bunch of garbage. 
Linn Kilmax DS as a Pre-amp
Right, Spotify is a poor source compared to uncompressed. It may not be necessary to spend big money on a streamer that is being fed a low-money source. 
Linn Kilmax DS as a Pre-amp
I would avoid Raysonic, as they went bankrupt 3 years ago or so and the owner left all of his Chinese employees high and dry. Their CD players, I believe, were also unreliable. I would also avoid any component that has been renewed or refurbished,... 
Most enjoyable speaker you heard under $800??
Fried A/3s, made back in the mid 80s (they retailed for about $600 then). Killer speaker, so good that I own one pair and a second set of original replacement drivers and crossovers. 
My stereo isn't doing it for me. Need advice
Dfarmer,A budget CD player can sound damn fine, and anyone who has been in this game long enough can tell you that. Please give the pontificating about $3000 players a break. Dylanfan, ignore this "advice." 
Parasound Halo A52 keeps shutting off / protection
The termination should not cause this. I'd contact Parasound and ask what they advise, as this may be a known issue. Good luck (the Halo amps have a gazillion million parts that can fail). 
Weird problem. Bad tube or something else?
Sounds like there might be bill if anything needs repairing (sorry, had to go there). 
JL Audio F110 Loud pop when pc unplugged ?
That should not be unless you are unplugging them while their caps are still charged, maybe? Does this happen after they've been off for say a few hours? 
Spotify or Pandora
Love Pandora's easy and logical interface and "good enough" sound. Spotify? Perhaps the worst interface I've ever encountered. Just my 2Cents worth. 
Totem Forest Signature -or- Spendor D7
"SPENDORs are great but work best with British electronics for like reasons."No, no, no…Spendors work "best" with whatever you think sounds best. This statement is the equivalent of saying that German cars drive best with German tires or German fu... 
Where can make power cord be detachable for LS15
Not worth it at all. It's a PIA, will cost, and result in EXACTLY the same sound you have now. 
HELP Mac-mini or Macbook Pro
Yep, MacMini. I've got the 2013 version, and it's whisper quiet and super great…WONDERFUL product. 
FM broadcast vs. streaming
I listen to FM classical a lot via my trusty NAD tuner, and I find that it has an "air" about it that digital radio does not, especially noticeable during prime transmission times, i.e. between 12AM and 6AM. FM just sounds more alive for whatever ... 
How much does your system retail for?
Apparently modesty and audiophiles do not go hand in hand…perhaps the tackiest thread I've seen on AG.