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Recommendations for speakers that sound great at lower volume levels.
+1 on the headphones or just use the loudness control. That’s what it’s for.  
Can a Bluesound Node 2i power supply really be upgraded?
Just to put in my 2 cents worth, I got the PD Creative update from Poland and installed it in a node2.  It then requires an out board linear power supply which I didn’t know when I did it.. however  I got one from Amazon and installed a synergisti... 
Class D amps seem poised to take over. Then what?
I really doubt class D will take over…..maybe for you, but their not everyone’s cup of tea. I’ve just recently gotten into vintage tubes. What would this hobby be without all these wonderful choices and approaches to explore.  
speakers for classic receiver
JBL L 100s, what else😀 
Vinyl guy seeking recommendation for a top level cd player
I’m a McIntosh fan, smooth sounding, less clinical.  
Any good high end shops in Indianapolis?
Audio solutions.  See Victor, I bough a beautiful McIntosh amplifier from him.  
Help buying first analog rig - Clearaudio Concept or Rega P6
+1 on the Mastertracker MM cartridge. An amazing cartridge with great soundstage, lots and lots of bass…..surprising. I bought it “open box” from music direct for a second turntable I was working on a thorens td 165. What a great surprise. My poin... 
Does Steely Dan sound bright to you?
No, all top notch recordings. They were known for that.  
Single vs. Dual Subs
I’m not a real sub person for stereo, only for my AV system, which I have two. I started with one and noticed a vast improvement with two in terms of balance.  
Old Amps that can still Kick Butt
My restored McIntosh MC30’s (especially), and even my rusty old mc240 find. Absolute sonic bliss 
How to fix my preamp dilemma
Bad capacitor (s),  if you open it you may see one that may be bulging or leaking. This would be the obvious sign. I think it might worth repairing. Just my opinion if you like the pre.  
Help selecting a power cord.
Shunyata power conditioning for me. Also on the cords. But to get real results go with alpha NR or Sigma NR level.  Both not cheap but you will get noticeable results! 
Vinyl...should I stay, or should I go?
I’d look at the cartridge. The two dynavectors I have had were real lean in the bass especially my XX 2 where I would have the bass up several dB on my Mac pre.  I upgraded it to a Koetsu Rosewood Signature, and WOW! I had to turn things way down.... 
Fraud and scam, how many of you are victims?
Never “wire” funds, always skeptical of out of country, look at photos closely, (no iPhone screen shots) use PayPal, never take the transaction off line to deal directly. Just my 2 cents. 
Speaker repair...is it easy?
Speaker Exchange in Tampa Florida is the best place I have found so far for repairs. Excellent work and extremely reasonable if not cheap.