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Anything SS sounds better than D'Agostino ?
nothing transistor sounds better. Depends on what speakers to drive... 
Help! Can't Get Rid Of Buzz in system at Higher Volumes
Try this: Turn the volume to above 50 without playing a record, move the Sutherland Insight away form other components and see if the buzz reduced.  
Sharing a subwoofer with 2CH and HTs rigs!
I had use a Niles SAS-1 as a switcher to select output between a AVR sub-out and a active low pass xover from a two channel preamp to a subwoofer via RCA cable without any problem. Actually, any line level source switcher/selector can get the job ... 
Internal rewiring of Parasound Halo A21 120V --> 230V voltage conversion
@zeka Great, thanks to let us know, it will help other members if they need to do voltage conversion. Also kudos to Parasound of their great customer services!  
Input to subs
JL Audio LoC-22 - line output converter may work for your setup. Ayre A7e speaker connectors > JL Audio LoC-22 > Velodyne SMS-1 line level input. The JL Audio LoC-22 featured differential-balanced input architecture and compatibili... 
Wadia Inuition (Class D amp) connect with subwoofer
JL Audio LoC-22 - line output converter may work for your setup. Wadia Inuition speaker connectors > JL Audio LoC-22 > SVS SB-1000 line level input. The JL Audio LoC-22 featured differential-balanced input architecture and compatibility wit... 
Internal rewiring of Parasound Halo A21 120V --> 230V voltage conversion
The thing I do not know which one exactly are primary and secondary and all the cable are pretty well coated with plastic and I'm not sure how could I do an efficient continuity test.Based on the photo provided by @jea48 https://www.stereo.ne... 
question for Luxman L-590AX owners
Yes, some toroidal transformer cores consist of a very long and thin metal strip that is wound up (like a spring) in a large circle rather than exist of lots of individual metal parts. A cross-section of the core:https://diyaudioheaven.files.word... 
question for Luxman L-590AX owners
@twoleftears  The power transformer in the Luxman is a EI type and not a toroidal transformer. https://6moons.com/audioreviews/luxman4/6.jpg 
question for Luxman L-590AX owners
The Luxman power transformer core is constructed by stacking layers of thin laminated steel sheets. The transformer is magnetically excited by an alternating voltage and current so that it becomes extended and contracted twice during a full cycle ... 
Rogue Cronus Magnum Dies Help
I checked the power supply fuse and it is fine I checked another large fuse inside. it is fine as are the 4 small ones. Push the power button It does nothing Check the power switch contacts. 
Professional Identification help needed!
perhaps a Hafler p-225. Mos-fet count is the same. Look like Motorola MJ802. https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~EEAAOSwO29f~PQR/s-l1600.jpg 
15 foot RCA cables out of TT with no pre amp?
Cables are midrange, nothing special but not total crap. Just wanted to get some opinions or suggestions on this. How bad the loss is gonna be if there is any. @lewm seems like OP already installed it and ask for opinions. 
Perfect Path "Solutions" (PPS) eMat
I think people with less elaborate systems are constantly looking for inexpensive ways to improve their systems and fall pray to marketing hype.It is the old science vs religion conundrum. So, keep up the good fight. It is a lot of fun watchin... 
15 foot RCA cables out of TT with no pre amp?
If you didn't encounter noise/hum problem with 15 ft cable, increase the high by using the tone control on the Onkyo stereo to compensate the high frequency loss.