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Getting Rid of Transformer Hum
Tvad, do toroidal transformers usually degrade with age, or is there anything specific that would make it go bad? I doubt a high-end amp would employ a cheap toroid to begin with. If amps/toroids do regularly go bad over time (5 years?), I would b... 
HDMI Alternatives
The VideoEase HDMI Econo Extender Kit (500400) allows HDMI equipment to be connected up to 200 ft (60m) via two (2) Cat5e unshielded twisted pair cables in a point-to-point configuration at 1080i resolution. The kit comes with one (1) transmit si... 
McCormack DNA-1 vs. DNA-125
I have read in another thread here that the DNA-125 should be comparable to the older Rev. C series. And since the Rev. C upgrades are no longer offered I always assumed that upgrade was similar to the deluxe edition. It's been a while since readi... 
Best used floorstanding / full range around $1000
Thank you everyone, I greatly appreciate your suggestions. It seems everyone has a different idea and there is no common ground. This hobby is frustrating sometimes... :) I am leaning on just sticking with my current pair of speakers for now, havi... 
Best used floorstanding / full range around $1000
One more thing. Is the Energy Veritas 2.8/1.8 significantly different from the newer Veritas lines? I can't seem to find any info on the older models. 
Best used floorstanding / full range around $1000
Thanks for all the responses. Keep them coming! I will look into the models mentioned. I actually enjoy the Monitor Audio GR10's; I found them to have deeper soundstage and superior imaging to a pair of Monitor Audio S10's, which I also have. Howe...