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Has anyone heard the new PS Audio Strata, Integrated Amp/DAC/streamer?
Wow, sorry you're going through all that. It's pretty surprising,  given PS A's reputation. I was in the beta program, ready to purchase a beta unit when Covid shutdowns drastically cut into my income, forcing me to re-think spending a couple gr... 
To extend Ethernet to remote location, are Powerline extenders or Mesh systems better?
Mesh systems are much better than extenders. TP Link makes good ones as does Google. I have 3 Google mesh access points and they work great in my plaster & lath walled house... where extenders always fell short. I have the ethernet-out port ... 
If you have a CD Player, you need to do this periodically...
Well, I ordered one, thanks to Jerryg123's post. With so many recommendations, it was hard to resist for a paltry $20. I just checked the link again and saw that they are sold out now. Not to worry, there's a couple of sellers on eBay selling u... 
Integrated vs. Separates on a Budget
Klimt  The Bluesound Node has an acceptable DAC built in so it has both digital and analog outputs. The analog outputs would work with your Denon. When/if you get a new integrated that has a DAC in it, you can use the digital outputs on the Node... 
I had a question related to Class D
It seems odd to me that a manufacturer would post output specs at 10% THD. Who cares? Why wouldn't they publish specs for a listenable THD? My Parasound New Classic 200 Integrated uses Pascal D modules outputting 110 wpc with .05% THD @ 4 or 8 o... 
In the beginning
Great video, MC  
Not Sure If This Is OK Here, But Here Goes
Nonoise, Hah! Love and agree with your post!     
Sexiest New 'Vintage'-Style Integrated/Amp/Receiver
James633,  since yesterday. See "forum updates 11/24" This link might take you there. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/forum-updates-11-24-2021    
Zu vs. Tekton? -- your comparisons on price, build, sound
The YouTube channel, 2 Channel listening has a few fairly indepth comparisons between Zu and Tekton.... just Google zu vs tekton to find them. In one or more of them he takes them apart to examine hardware and cabinetry.  
Who are the Stand Up Guy's and Gals in this Audio Industry?
Peter Ledermann - The SoundSmithInventer, engineer, educator, innovator and a really great guy to talk with about anything cartridge or stylus related....One of the great ones in the industry. 
What do you think is the best integrated amplifier under 1000
I got the Parasound NewClassic 200 Integrated last Winter and have been totally satisfied with it.Upgrading from Emotiva separates, I found it had plenty of power and control, while improving bass and mid-bass definition and imaging.I've used A/AB... 
Who are the Stand Up Guy's and Gals in this Audio Industry?
I had a great experience with Don Walker, of Don Walker Audio in Grand Junction, CO.Good advice and ideas and fair prices. 
Why are there no tube televisions anymore?
I still have a clear memory of helping my Dad pull 15-20 tubes out of our b&w console TV once or twice a year, when it was acting up, and driving to the Bernstein-Applebee electronics store where we’d kill an hour or so testing each one a coup... 
Best Desktop Speakers under $500
The Kef Q150's that Jon_5912 suggested would be nice in a smaller room. The coaxial tweeter is great in close quarters.They are not powered speakers, if it matters.Here's the link from Jon_5912's post:https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/... 
Nagaoka MP-150 vs MP-200
Wow...guess Asians all look alike to some of you.Ian is from Singapore and he used to buy and review lots of turntables, cartridges etc.No, he's not "a Chinese Communist"I don't know why  but I expected better from this forum.He's and enthusiastic...