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Reliability - what’s your experience been?
McIntosh   
Who knew?
+1 @jwei   
Which of my components has the better built in DAC?
C2700  
Speaker Isolation tweaks ?
I would recommend the isoacoustics pucks. They are relatively inexpensive and very versatile.   
What is your favorite budget streamer?
The Ifi streamer. I have everything from the Node N100 to an Esoteric NO5, and for the price it’s amazing.  
B&O 2000 replacement tone arm?
Try eBay   
30 yr old speakers- time to replace drivers?
If they sound good and the surrounds are fine, use them!  
Holographic DAC With Air And Decay
+1 @fsonicsmith   
The Allure of Vintage Audio Gear
I have both and I really love vintage gear, the restoration process, the sound, the look, collecting etc. I can be very rewarding and expensive, like vintage automobiles. I have 3 vintage systems, and the one piece I could swap out and use in my m... 
McIntosh MC312 vs. ARC Reference 150
+1 @crustycoot and +1 @stereo5  
Challenged with Going from Integrated system to separates
+ @oddiofyl I use my McIntosh MX120 in Home Theater Bypass mode with my C2300. Works great.  
Thoughts on Cardas RCA Caps
I use them, but haven’t really heard any difference. I use shorting plugs on my vintage gear on unused phono inputs. I regard both items as more of a preventative measure, rather than an actual sound tweak. My 2 cents worth.  
Are REL the most Musical Subs?
Although I can’t vouch for REL, I do have an SVS sub and feel they are not only a great subwoofer, but are an excellent value.  
Why can I feel vibration when I touch my network switch or streamer?
I think the vibration issues some are referring to are micro vibrations which are controlled with different equipment footers spikes, isoacoustics etc. I’ve never felt micro vibrations. Anytime I have felt vibrations was with older vintage equipme... 
Recommendations for 20 amp electrical outlets
I’ve use the audioquest and it’s seems very well made, also comes with silver spades for your ground. I also use the Shunyata and can highly recommended that as well. One feature the shunyata has is the ability to grip the plug without it sagging ...