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Surge protectors--how many $ make sense?
Eric Squires: How much audible noise does the Furman P 1800 AR make during normal operation? When it’s operating under heavy current loads or correcting voltage imbalances?  How much heat does it generate?      
Surge protectors--how many $ make sense?
Eric_squires thanks for recommending devices that meet UL 1449 which is the UL standard for surge protection. i notice that UL voltage protection rating may be “listed” or “component recognized”. Can you please comment on the difference? Thx  
Is it easier to sell mono blocks or stereo amp on the used market?
Weight and space are not limiting factors with all the  great sounding class D amps in the market  
Surge protectors--how many $ make sense?
Deecee: thanks for the suggestions! I’m planning to do the same.  
Surge protectors--how many $ make sense?
CORRECTION: “…and how many power conditioners have surge protection from a voltage spike over  of 200 volts?”  
Surge protectors--how many $ make sense?
Power conditioners and surge protection seem to get mixed up. Correct me if I’m wrong, but: My understanding of effective surge protection for audio devices- not kitchen appliances- is that a surge protector has to have a CLAMPING VOLTAGE (thres... 
Solid state amp that tube fan can be happy with?
Yes, for about three years now. They were recommended by Samuel Furon at Atelier Audio in Montreal, and I am a very happy owner.   
Solid state amp that tube fan can be happy with?
Check out Kora Audio Square Tube design power amplifier TA240. I am a very satisfied former owner of Jeff Rowland and Merrill amplifiers, but  the Kora sits on the top of my list for naturalness and musicality…..beautifully matched with JM Reynau... 
Six DAC Comparison
Michael Lavorgna has reviewed Tambaqui, Holo KTE May and Totaldac. My impression was that he found his Totaldac DAC to sound more realistic than the  other two; and that he preferred the Tambaqui  to the Holo KTE May.  I’ve owned the Holo for a... 
Solid State preamp Brands
Wyred4sound STP-SE2  fully balanced hybrid passive/active  preamp: still a favourite after seven years.   
The Mavericks - " Moon and Stars '' .....
….incomparable live performance on the pool deck of a Caribbean cruise earlier this year. First time hearing them.  
Sagging power plugs in wall outlet, diy
I’m having trouble posting a photo so I’ll just describe my diy cable support: it’s a floor-mounted piece of plywood measuring 3“ wide x 3/4 “ thick with holes cut at the desired height and diameter to support the cable, with a side cutout to sli... 
Looking for intermediate-step Streamer: better than BS Node and not @ Bartok level pricing
Bryston BDP3 is good value and good SQ. Software is dated  
Help settle a streaming argument!
Do previous comments apply to systems with AES connection between DAC and streamer?  
Apogee Scintilla Power
Has anyone used Merrill Veritas Class D monoblocks to drive Scintillas?