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The satellites look wonderful and probably sound the same, but when you add them to the subwoofer, it kinda looks a guitar amplifier and a space heater had a baby! The chrome tube rack system that holds the Sub & Satellite, looks like it would... 
Music server recommendations needed.
@amitb  What’s your budget?  You can go from really cheap to holy cow, I can buy a car for that.  
Aurender and native DSD output
I have the  N200 and DSD and DSF files play just fine through USB.  
Electrocompaniet AW300M or AW800M versus McIntosh 1.25KW?
@usherzaleg  What is in the rest is the your rig?  
Do Harbeth speakers really need a 4000 damping factor?
Maybe I’m wrong, but I believe that Dampening factors have very little to do with what brand of speakers you own.  
Pass Labs XA30.5 Fuse Issue/Question
While Pass Labs are great to work with, calling TMR should definitely be your first step.  They are pretty good about this stuff and should pay for the return shipping as well. All the best.  
Kris Kristofferson
What a talent.   Singer, song writer and actor. And what a life! RIP  
SACD Players
@risammie The beauty of going with PS Audio, is that they are one of a very few who can transfer the DSD layer from their transport to their upgradable DAC.  Most others have to use a built in DAC that can be of poor quality. All the best.  
Bookshelf or stand mount help please
@ronboco  @russ69 makes a good point. If you get her something with built in everything, like the KEF LSX 50’s or the LS 50’s, she can use her phone to control everything.  Later on, you might add a Bluesound Node to the mix for even better sound... 
Power cord upgrade
I have the N200 and recently switched to a Clarus Crimson cord and it seems to have cleaned up the sound. I noticed it in the bass and midrange the most. All the best.  
new member, some questions, need help please
@jaimeromero  Go to a few shows and as many dealers as you can. What kinds of music do you like to listen to?  How loud do you like to listen to?  Tell us about the room you are planning to use, size, windows, floor coverings etc. I just recentl... 
Tune of the Day
@slaw  I had to much to dream last night.  
Solid State preamp Brands
Two of my favorite preamps were both Hybrid. An older ARC SP-9mk2 and a PS Audio, BHK Signature preamp. I truly enjoy being able to change their sound by rolling a couple of tubes. All the best in your search.  
Looking to upgrade my Goldenear Triton ones. Need help
Having listened to a couple pairs of Sonus Farber speakers lately, if you have a dealer near by, check them out.  BTW, I bought a pair myself that replaced KEF Reference 5 speakers and I’m really happy.  
Audio Fantasies
Even as a kid I always wondered what those big money systems sounded like.