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Chord Hugo TT2 adaptability Europe-to-USA power supply ?
The European / Italian power supply will not work here.You would need to get a USA compatible power supply that feeds 15v to the Hugo TT2. Many power supplies come with an assortment of interchangeable low volt plugs to work with a variety of low ... 
Music Hall Stealth Power Supply
I have, using an Sbooster. I believe any improvement to SQ was the result of reducing noise in the system rather than improving the performance of the turntable. After reconfiguring my system that Sbooster now powers an Etheregen and I went back ... 
Streamer Recommendations
Denafrips Arce. Great value and sound quality, though it does not have a proprietary software app or user interface. I use it with Roon and sometimes AirPlay, which provide the user interface.   
Has anyone had success with a preamp with a Marantz PM 8006?
I previously had a PM 8006. It is known for having a good built in MM phono stage. I d experienced a nice improvement in vinyl playback by adding a Rothwell MCL step up transformer and using an MC cartridge.   
Digital Path to Complete my System
For example, in my system I have: server: Mac Mini M2, dedicated for storage of CD library and to run Roon. streamer: Denafrips Arce. dac: Chord M-scaler and Qutest. Whatever you choose I would highly recommend burning your CD library to a ser... 
Looking for a simple but exquisite front end
Hegel P20   
New streamer
I just replaced my Bluesound Node with a Denafrips Arce streamer and am blown away by the improved sound quality, both in detail and staging. I use AirPlay, so the lack of an app for the Arce is not an issue for me. Seems to be a well engineered, ... 
Is D-Sonics audio still in business
I have D-Sonic mono blocks and am extremely satisfied and would highly recommend them. I’ve tweaked them with high end power cables and fuses, which brought improvements, though they sounded great out of the box. High value product providing massi... 
Best Class D GaNFET Amp Comparison. Who to invite?
@jeffseight  I imagine it might be difficult to remember the sound of each amp in a long series of comparisons. This is a bit of an ask, but it would be very helpful if you could create a video comparing the amps in a way analogous to the followi... 
Thinking about getting some bookshelf/standmount speakers
I use ATC SCM19's with 2 subs and am also very pleased with the results. If you want speakers that disappear these do it well.  They like a lot of power and your amp should drive them well. They are very transparent to source. I have upgraded c... 
New Class D amplifiers
I suggest checking out the D-Sonic M3a-800S. This will give you 400 wpc or 2x the max rating of your speaker. I have their M3a-600M mono-blocks, which at 600 wpc provide 2x the max rating of my ATC Scm-19's. The headroom and high dampening factor... 
Replacement RCA cable for Systemdek Turntable.
Not sure which model of cable you need for your deck but would suggest AudioSensibility for their high quality good value phono cables offered with RCA or various Jico phono plugs depending on what you have/need. They offer a range of products in ... 
Best turntable under $4000
Music Hall Stealth $1,649 Sumiko Starling $1,799 $3,500 before tax. Sound quality: priceless!    
Bought the Chord Qutest. Love it. Hate the power supply.
I have a Qutest and use an Sbooster linear power supply with the Ultra Mk II in line plug in which Sbooster recommends for the Qutest. But even a basic iFi power supply will provide cleaner, quieter power than the stock SMPS.  Rob obviously knows... 
What are your top 3 favorite female singers?
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