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Torus RM20 / BIT20 vs Furman IT reference 20i
Fair enough. Something draws me to it. Also I like that Bryston has its own branded version... which maybe will come with their super long warranty? 
Network streamer recommendation without a dac/amp (pure streamer), under $4k
@ajlm I think its because different streamers (like different dacs or amps) have different levels of quality and lead to different sonic performance. Of course this may be false and I haven't verified this myself since I have only heard 1 streamer... 
Speaker Thoughts - YG Acoustics Hailey 2.2 vs Magico S5 MK II
Any more thoughts? 
15 AMP or 20 AMP Power Conditioner.
Sorry I am not clear on this, can you run a 20 amp power conditioner on a 15 amp line ?  
Torus power vs the competition
How does the Torus RM20 compare to the Furhman ITref 20i ? 
Furman IT-REF 20I USERS- Tired Subject but Would like to hear from owners/users
How does the 20i compare to high end Niagra units? 5000, 7000 ? 
Network streamer recommendation without a dac/amp (pure streamer), under $4k
Do you think the fact that it doesn't have a big toroidal supply puts it a step behind bdp3?Although I can get one that accepts sboosters PSU which will raise it up. 
Network streamer recommendation without a dac/amp (pure streamer), under $4k
@dznutz  Does the Melco do roon? Its not on the roon list.I think for me its either:BDP2/3 vs. MiND 2 vs U1 miniAny thought among those options ? 
Network streamer recommendation without a dac/amp (pure streamer), under $4k
Have you compared it to other streamers like SOTM 200 ultra or moon mind2 etc? 
Network streamer recommendation without a dac/amp (pure streamer), under $4k
Jaytor thats what I want to do! :DMay I ask what is the serial number on your unit? I am considering a bdp2 now but I don't know if it has the upgraded board. 
Network streamer recommendation without a dac/amp (pure streamer), under $4k
Thanks for the thoughts guys. Going to keep thinking about it.One thing I like about simaudio and bryston is their long warranties, 10 and 5 years respectively.Lumin and Aries are both around 2 years only. But I feel like they probably make the be... 
Network streamer recommendation without a dac/amp (pure streamer), under $4k
Thanks guys.I don't want aurender since it doesn't have roon support.Aries G2 is interesting to me. I have no local dealer though.What do you guys think of simaudio mind 2 or bryston bdp 2 or 3? 
Network streamer recommendation without a dac/amp (pure streamer), under $4k
@glennewick I heard the bluesound is a solid step down from the sotm 200 ultra. Would like to maintain the same level of performance if not more.Definitely considering auralic and lumin.@yyzsantabarbara Ill read more about the sonore signature. th... 
Speaker Thoughts - YG Acoustics Hailey 2.2 vs Magico S5 MK II
@ebm  any thoughts on YG ? 
DynAudio Contour 60 vs Paradigm Persona 7F
@dep14  wow thanks for the great post. Lot of great insights.