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ASSEMBLED IN CHINA
One should not confuse Taiwan for China...  Taiwan believes in free enterprise.  So does, South Korea.  Its Communist China that sees no problem with slave labor.  
Solid state amp to replace my Audio Research Ref 150 amp
" You won't find a solid state amp that is as good as your Ref 150. "I have owned tube equipment. Once owned a refurbished Mac MC 275. With  many solid state amps I would agree with your point.  NuPrime is not really typical solid state..though i... 
Solid state amp to replace my Audio Research Ref 150 amp
This is rather tube-like in certain respects, but the bass is tighter than what tubes can offer.  I have personally auditioned one.  http://www.nuprimeaudio.com/index.php/products/amplifiers-and-preamps/stereo-amps/st-10.htmlHere is a short review... 
What makes an expensive speaker expensive
What makes an expensive speaker expensive?A target audience of very wealthy people who think more money buys the best.  Up to a point its true.  But, today's technology and understanding will hit a wall of not knowing what's the next improvement ... 
Power Cord Length
The power cord effects how your equipment sounds.  Easy to test by using the OEM for six months... Then switch and allow the audiophile power cord burn in.  Someone I know designs audio equipment.  He makes his own power cords (which I do not own)... 
Determining current flow to install "audiophile" fuses.
Fuse directionality is not something exclusive to only high-end fuses.  I found that even cheaper fuses have a preferred direction.  One way to find out is to look at the cap ends with a magnifying glass.  I found that the majority will have the p... 
Need integrated amp with built-in USB DAC
This may be perfect for you. Price is even a bit lower than your limit, but it is worth more.  It is still a pretty new model.  Its from the same people who gave us the high-end Nuforce products ... NuPrime IDA-8There is an expired add in this for...