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Where do I go from here?
@patrickalston , I too have a pair of Acoustat 1+1s that I've owned since new. If they've not been energized for 20 some years, there's a good chance they need some work done. The panels are remarkably sturdy so I'm suspecting it's the transformer... 
The latest audiophile streamer craze
This is actually well known among network geeks.  GTFS: “wifi pringles can” for other examples.  Happy listening.   
After a long, long sleep: ML-335
@mofimadness believe me, until I posted here I was on course for exactly that! However, sometimes I actually use my big head to think things through. 25 years is a long time for electronics to lie dormant, especially something as sophisticated as... 
After a long, long sleep: ML-335
Circling back: I spoke to Chris at http://www.pyramid-audio.com/levinson.html He was quite friendly and helpful regarding my ML335. As you can see at the link they have quite a bit of experience with ML gear. They also have engineers that special... 
After a long, long sleep: ML-335
Thanks again for all of your inputs. Some more background on this particular amp that it occurred to me I should’ve mentioned at the outset.  This amp likely has very, very few hours on it. It was used with a a pair of B&W Matrix 800 Series O... 
After a long, long sleep: ML-335
Thank you everyone for your comments. As it is still in its original box and well packed, I think it would be worth finding a service center to examine it. The toughest thing about that is finding a competent shipper! Happy listening      
Budget preamp recommendation...besides Schiit.
Orrr.. Look into an older ARC preamp? SP8, SP9… Or if you can stretch a bit SP11.   Happy listening.   
WiFi Streaming Versus An Ethernet Cable Connection
One word: MESH. Our home has three nodes on a ASUS Mesh network. The node in the living room is separated from the hi-fi by a 25’ Cat8 cable to ameliorate any noise being generated by the wifi node.  This is a major improvement over the internal ... 
Upgrade my older Linn Sondek or move on?
I’m the current caretaker of what was my pop’s LP12 with the Valhalla mod and Rabco straight line tracking tonearm. I completely retuned, leveled, lubed and rebelted it a couple of years ago and it sounds lovely.  I liken it to my ‘93 Ducati also... 
Rant: PSA to builders, housewives, and general complaint
Open concept seems to be the fashion though I’ve seen a couple articles that the tide is turning and rooms with a specific purpose are making their way back. I’m lucky that my wife let me set up in the living room. Unfortunately kitchen cacaphony... 
The mistake armchair speaker snobs make too often
Well there’s the domestic tranquility factor to consider… 😉 It took a bit for the new missus to cotton to the 1+1s but she came around. I think?  But the B&W Matrix 800s OTOH won’t be installed in this living room! Next house will have an au... 
Building a 100 album vinyl collection 3 must have albums are?
Good question! Great answers from folks! Santana - Abraxas (Original on Columbia) Dave Brubeck - Take Five (Several good pressings out there) Vivaldi - Four Seasons, Boston Symphony w/ Seiji Ozawa conducting (Telarc)   Happy listening.   
As A Youngster, What Unit Puqued Your Interest In All This?
Pop’s dual KLH-9 set up powered by ARC D-70s with an SP3a front end and Thorens TT. Sitting in the sweet spot was like wearing room sized headphones. Happy listening.   
Speaker that are 'KEEPERS" for the long haul!!!
@kennymacc Congrats on finding your forever speakers! There is something rather satisfying to enjoy a familiar sound that one is very happy with I think. @thriftyaudio I too have a pair of Acoustat 1+1s that I purchased new in ‘85. For the money ... 
How cam Morrow Audio keep offering 45%-65% discounts for trade-ups?
I’m pleased with the product. I got both speaker and some ICs. After I ordered them I realized that the speaker cables were going to be too short. So I gave them a call and they added the extra I needed for free as they hadn’t started my cables ye...