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Jolida Fusion Preamp Guidance please
I own the Fusion preamp and think it a fine preamp at it's price. I am not familiar with the DAC/pre. I suggest that you compare the two preamps on the Jolida website, and then call Jolida and ask as to how each might best fit in your system.  
Flooring advice on basement listening room.
Sonic considerations only, assuming a concrete floor, I feel carpet and pad is best. Basement water issues can be a concern due to leakage through walls or floor, plumbing leaks.  
Headphones to Improve Upon AKG-Q701s
I have recently purchased the HiFiMan 400s headphones to serve as an introduction to Planer Magnetics. Soundstaging, imaging and resolution has improved over the AKG 701Qs.  I will likely upgrade beyond these at some point. Now I am looking for a ... 
Entering the world of audio, help with first setup- speakers to pair with Peachtree 220SE
Lots of B & M stores in your region. Take your Peachtree with your and audition some speakers. 
Integrated or Receiver?
Yea, within your budget or beyond you are wise to stick to an integrated. So many great ones available today and you already own a tuner. If you are concerned that the Yamaha may be too bright, the Marantz may prove more to your liking. The models... 
Sister's wants music system without the hassles!
Not knowing what her idea of a 'modest budget' is makes this difficult. She might consider the Yamaha A-SX01 line of integrated amplifiers. They run for ~$350 for the 301 to ~$800 for the 801 at retail price, often are discounted however. They hav... 
Integrated or Receiver?
I was only suggesting you buy used due to the fact that you were considering the possibility of a 'short term' unit until you had the money for something better later. Also at the time no one knew about your desire to run 2 pairs of speakers at th... 
Anyone Upgrade NAD D 3020 Power Cable?
Sorry I forgot the power connector was C5. I had the 3020D in my possession for about a month when it first came out. Should have remembered. I believe Pangea only terminates with C7 and C13 types. NAD does ship there budget amps with some pretty ... 
Old Rotel 965BX won't lock with Marantz HD-DAC1
Is the output from the player 1-bit or is the DAC within convert to 1bit?  It may be that the coax output could remain PCM as coming of the disc. Just wondering, don't know myself. 
Integrated or Receiver?
Difficult to find a budget integrated amplifier that will effectively drive 2 pairs of speakers at the same time. Both speaker pairs would have to be 8ohms or better across the frequency range. Few are. Many would have connections for 2 speaker pa... 
Anyone Upgrade NAD D 3020 Power Cable?
I should have added that the AC-14 I mentioned is being sold by Audio Advisor. 
iFi AC iPurifier
Maby it would provide best results with budget DACs, disc players? 
Heart, Lungs, Brains, Veins, Liver
+1 nonoise, however 'held together with some veins'.  
Anyone Upgrade NAD D 3020 Power Cable?
Yes, the AC-9s are recommended for amplifiers. However a 2M length of AC-9 would weigh about as as much as the 3020D. I think the weight and stiffness would be difficult to manage in this case.  
Integrated or Receiver?
+1 helomech. The Yamaha A-S501 is a nice piece if you wish to purchase new and you think it will fit into your future system. It has internal phonostage and DAC (no USB input). Also a subwoofer output.