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Audio Research Ref 75 SE: Replace 20A IEC inlet with 15A
i think arc went to 20a sockets on all their ref series tube amps so the 75 got it too ... not that it is needed for its relatively modest power draw... i think arc just felt the tighter socket is a good idea, so all the amps get it my thinking i... 
Bluesound Node 2 vs. Node (2021)
op hegel 190 into maggie 1.7i is exceptionally fine and very very resolving i would say get the node 3 and use its usb digital out to feed the qutest - i would think the sq difference will be quite noticeable... also, if you aren’t already, get ... 
Lyngdorf with Maggies
i ran a lyngdorf 1120 with my 1.7i’s (just for fun, to try it, and i really liked the pairing) but then i went to 3.7i’s, and then, got a 3400 to drive them in terms of power, i thought the 1120 was just enough for the 1.7i’s ... my room is mediu... 
Audio Research Ref 75 SE: Replace 20A IEC inlet with 15A
don’t do it... just get a decent cord with 20 a plug  
Do larger planar speakers produce more accurate sound?
this may help those climbing the learning curve on the subject...      
Do larger planar speakers produce more accurate sound?
@hilde45 No one has mentioned line array (open baffle or not) speakers. I have only read about them, but I wonder if they might address the OP’s call for "clarity" or "accuracy" or whatever magic word equates to what he wants. speaking of lin... 
Has the cost of HiFi gotten a bit too much?
It’s too bad because all this nice equipment from Dan Dagostino, Boulder, and even some Pass Labs is only attainable if you take out a second Mortage. not really -- at least for pass -- their first watt amps are relatively affordable and even a... 
Are Harbeth the only warm and euphonic speakers in town ?
s300 and s400 sound quite different  
Optical vs Ultra Rendu.
But, if you purchase and Optical Rendu you wouldn’t need these media converters as the Rendu is already optical. Am I reading this right? yes, think of the optical rendu as a regular rendu streamer with an optical converter already built in   
Optical vs Ultra Rendu.
   
Optical vs Ultra Rendu.
@high-amp i will pinch hit for @soix fiber media converter set (a pair is needed) - this is similar to what andrew at sgc has bundled https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099JF9KJD/ref=sspa_dk_hqp_detail_aax_0?spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUzRVN1dSQ... 
Mapleshade-Pierre Sprey
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/pierre-sprey-dead/2021/08/20/fe995430-ff6e-11eb-ba7e-2cf966e88e93_story.html wonderful read...  
Optical vs Ultra Rendu.
the central idea of the optical rendu is to convert the audio signal into optical and then back to electrical just before sending it to the dac, such that any electrical noise on the ethernet fed electrical line is left behind so of course, using... 
Has the cost of HiFi gotten a bit too much?
we collectively are all really best off sticking to hifi oriented discussions... anonymous forums without disclosing what qualifications and orientations folks have to discuss politics and macro economic policy creates only heat, and sheds zero l... 
Good cost effective USB cables for digital audio please
cullen, wireworld and straightwire all make very decent sounding, well constructed usb cables for audio for around or under $100