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Advice needed on power cables, wall warts, conditioning, electrical outlet
MC! Always appreciate your posts ... hey, what kind of cables are you using?  Have you found a particular conductor configuration better than another?  I'm preparing for a DIY project.  Thanks so much .... Happy New Year!    
Sony SACD Player SCD-XA5400ES; YAY or NAY?
I'm glad you mentioned that jafant ... streaming is on ascendancy but has not eclipsed Sony's ability to do shiny disks!!  Or many others for that matter ....   
Need help choosing a new DAC
Great build and SQ from Gustard.  And you can buy new underwear with the 1K you saved!    
integrated amp on a budget
I'd stay clear of Rotel. Go Hegel or Vincent, which is less expensive here: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Vincent-227MK-Hybrid-Amplifier-Silver/dp/B07DC5MNJT    
Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
Must check out Klaus' Odyssey Audio: Candela and Tempest, tubed & SS, Pres, respectively. I picked up the Tempest a year ago ... couldn't recommend higher especially for the price!! https://odysseyaudio.com/tempest-line-and-phono-preamplif... 
Desk top speakers at low cost
+1 Fluance or AudioEngine ... price, sound and connectivity cannot be beaten!!   (I own Fluance)  
Bands/artists you never got to see live in their heyday, but would've liked to.
Let's see, erm ...Beethoven 5th Piano Concerto, The EmperorBill EvansMiles & Art PepperRush's R-40 Tour... miss them, oh, andElvis when he was fat and disgusting ... 
What do you think is the best integrated amplifier under 1000
I just don't see long-term happy happy with the Sprout.  Great suggestions above; Rogue, Van Alstine  ... I'd add Odyssey Audio to that list ... Definitely check out The Music Room:https://tmraudio.com/components/integrated-amplifiers/ 
Who are the Stand Up Guy's and Gals in this Audio Industry?
Odyssey Audio +2 
Solid state amp to go with tube preamp; used ok; budget: $3k max
Hilde ... please check out Klauss at Odyssey Audio, IndianapolisEspecially the Stratos:https://odysseyaudio.com/stratos-stereo-amplifier/ 
DAC That Punches Above Its Price Point
I've had the Gustard X16 for less than a year and love it!   ($500)Check out review at ASR:https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/gustard-x16-balanced-mqa-dac-review.17419Purchase at Amazon or here:https://hifigo.com/products/g... 
100W+ solid-state amps known for beautiful mids
Shouldn't mids be the result of a high quality source and pre?  Amplifier should just increase signal without noise or color ...  
New to me speakers
I like my new Revels. Have fun! Do tell! 
RMAF 2021 Cancelled
Where's the sign-up sheet to Chuxpona ... I'm in?! 
Please Suggest An Electronic Crossover
What could happen ....