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Musings on Switching Power Supplies (LPS for Oppo / DirecTV/ Radiance)
So what to do next? Well, of course get rid of all these switching power supplies and, somehow, implement linear power supplies! How about your TV/Monitor? Are you considering install LPS as well? 
Hooking up my phase linear model 2000 preamp, to my model 400 main amp.
So will 1.0 amp or 1.5 amp be to big. Either is fine to supply power to the protection module. I should not have to do this for the preamp, correct? I recommend using the bulb tester to power up the preamp too, just use a 25W light bulb for ... 
Hooking up my phase linear model 2000 preamp, to my model 400 main amp.
300mA is adequate. 
Amplifier speaker relay problems.
the circuit is to charge the C308 to a reasonably high voltage so the Q306 turns ON and energize the relay coil.  
Hooking up my phase linear model 2000 preamp, to my model 400 main amp.
I have found three different plug in transformers to power this unit. They are rated from 200ma, 1000ma, and one at 1800ma. which one should I use?    What is the voltage of the transformer?I think 200mA is a bit low, 1000mA and 1800mA should ... 
Amplifier speaker relay problems.
@dsrjohn A friend has a Sony TA-F3A amp. She says it was acting up - i.e. after powering up, it would take quite a while before she would hear the characteristic click and she would get sound but now it never clicks. Try replace C308 (100uF 25V... 
Hooking up my phase linear model 2000 preamp, to my model 400 main amp.
Is this the one that I should get? Yes, or bigger relays but not smaller And this light bulb tester will work to charge the capacitors, so I should not need to buy a Variac for this one time use? Yes, you can start with a 15w incandescent light bu... 
Hooking up my phase linear model 2000 preamp, to my model 400 main amp.
Any suggestions on how I can do this, without the Variac If you DIY, a 100W incandescent light bulb will work well in this case:https://www.radiomuseum.org/forum/current_limiting_with_a_dim_bulb_tester.html If you aren't experienced with wirin... 
Issues with AudiogoN forum website, anyone?
I guess it's an Audiogon problem +1 
Hooking up my phase linear model 2000 preamp, to my model 400 main amp.
Some user install speaker protection module in model 400 to protect their speakers http://www.ebay.com/itm/UPC1237-Dual-Channel-Speaker-Protection-Circuit-Board-Boot-Mute-Delay-DC-12-... 
Why not batteries instead of power supplies?
Jeff Rowland Design Group offer battery powered amplification since early 90'shttp://jeffrowlandgroup.com/us/preamplifiers-criterion.htmlhttp://www.hifi-advice.com/blog/specials/jeff-rowland-company-special/jeff-rowland-battery-power-sup... 
Why not batteries instead of power supplies?
Cost!http://www.mouser.com/Passive-Components/Capacitors/Supercapacitors-Ultracapacitors/_/N-5x76s?P=1z0x... 
Hooking up my phase linear model 2000 preamp, to my model 400 main amp.
Connect a pair of cheap speakers for testing just in case.... 
Picking an amplifier
A oppo 103 with denon 5803 via multi-ch input will give you DTS-MA HD Or Using the OPPO as a pre-amplifier direct to power amp  
Which Preamp "internals" would you choose? Based on picture only
Also This Pro-ject all analog Prebox looks interesting..no internal pics $360.00 http://www.audioaffair.co.uk/pro-ject-pre-box-ds2-analogue-pre-amplifier? https://static.qobuz.com/info/IMG/jpg/Interieur-72.jpg As auxinput say: In the end, you ge...