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Decware ZSB please help
I just have one question about the switch. Can I use this switch? Will this one work? .....https://www.parts-express.com/SSP%20Applications/PartsExpress@SuiteCentric/SCA%202019.1/img/060-340_... Any dpdt switch will work. However, not all toggle s... 
Is TDA7498E okay to work with DC 12V power supply?
A car battery is 12V, up to about 13.8V when charging. According to specification of TDA7498E min. working voltage is 14V, a DC to DC step up converter is required if use on a car battery.  
Sound comes out of speakers and headphones simultaneously
Your problem is a faulty headphone jack, no driver software can fix that.  http://smanuals.ru/files/fileadmin/servicemanuals/ActiveSpeaker/Sven/img/sven-sps-702_1.gif  
How to connect headphone amp when system has separate transport and DAC?
Anther option is connect the dac rca output to Schiit Magi headphone amp input and connect the amplifier input to Magi rca output. https://www.schiit.com/public/upload/images/magni3plus-rear-1920.jpg 
Center Speaker as a “sound bar” or mono audio with a simple amp
What 2 channel amplifier do you have? if it is bridgeable and your preamp has stereo/mono switch, it will be easily connect to a center speaker. 
Hooking up the Topaz Isolated Transformer
Like I said in my above post The OP is wiring the xfmr as a step down transformer. Primary of xfmr will be fed from 2 Hot Ungrounded conductors. S1 Must be removed from H4. Period! Thanks @jea48 corrected my mistake, my bad! Jim, just for my cur... 
Hooking up the Topaz Isolated Transformer
But before I start, I still really need help from our community to confirm the connections in the diagram is correct. The reason I am asking is because when I open up the unit, I saw the shield wire hooked up to X4 and H4 which contradicts to ... 
Hooking up the Topaz Isolated Transformer
@jea48 5kVA  (91005-21) https://ucarecdn.audiogon.com/bff80e27-a1b8-4af6-9520-6ffe04aa3866/-/autorotate/yes/  
Hooking up the Topaz Isolated Transformer
https://cdn.head-fi.org/a/9999137.jpg CAUTION ! YOU'RE WORKING ON MAINS VOLTAGE !!!If you understand the diagram, go ahead diy. IF in doubt, hire an electrician.    
Tonearm and Anti Skate Question
I might take a look at the "fishing line". It might be stuck. Maybe I should try some lubrication. Also clean the hanger contact surface and use a magnifying glass to inspect if there any roughness or wear out.  
How to split stereo into stereo plus sub out?
@lowoverdrive, Since the SMSL M400 has both xlr and rca outputs, the easiest way to connect the subwoofers is via rca cable, and connect xlr output to Yamaha P7000S.  
Tonearm and Anti Skate Question
the question I have is whether anyone know what might be causing this tonearm behavior Could be the "fishing line" cannot move smoothly on the hook/hanger and created too much anti-skate force. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2475/2780/products... 
Which Integrated amp for Mission QX-5?
The Marantz is superior here even though it has less watts at 8 ohms. The difference between 70 and 110 watts is just a few decibels - not enough to be of concern! Yes, I agree the Marantz is superior to the MF and Parasound. Current delivery an... 
Which Integrated amp for Mission QX-5?
I want to get a new more powerful sweet sounding amp. I doubt it the Musical Fidelity M3Si or the Parasound New Classic 200 integrated amp are more powerful sounding! Look at the specs: Marantz PM8006 70 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms, 100 Watts... 
Which Integrated amp for Mission QX-5?
I suggest add the Vincent SV-227MK to your list, 100watt 8ohm / 196watt 4ohm, Hybrid design give you tube warm and transistor output power for bass control. https://www.vincent-tac.de/en/product-types/integrated-amplifiers/sv-227mk.html