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AE SP12 or Zavfino Nova OCC?
Since I need 3 meters Zavfino does not do returns for custom orders Well now that would’ve been good info to have upfront don’t ya think?  Not nice to leave out critical details like that when you’re asking people for their time/help.  Are we s... 
vibration control - cd player
Try these. If they don’t help just send them back. https://www.amazon.com/Nobsound-Aluminum-Speakers-Isolation-Amplifiers/dp/B07K9ZYP84 If you wanna get really serious about it look into Townshend Seismic spring products — they’re pricey but get... 
Using a streamer to DAC to power amp, should I insert an integrated
Sorry, but all your stuff is way dated.  Do yourself a favor and go listen to some equipment from this century.  Everything you’re thinking about is a sideways move so if you enjoy what you’re hearing just enjoy it for what it is unless you wanna ... 
Streaming Curious
I may do that although I am pretty content with the sound.  How is the audio quality better? @ellajeanelle  I have both Qobuz and Ultra HD Amazon and find Qobuz superior listening to the same recordings.  It’s clearer, more 3 dimensional, more ... 
Streaming Curious
@ellajeanelle  I’d encourage you to do a free trial of Qobuz and compare to Amazon (I have).  I’m a Prime member too but still pay a few dollars more per month for Qobuz because IME Amazon’s “HD” quality ain’t there yet.  FWIW.  
Streaming Curious
Streaming will change your music-loving life and will likely turn you into a streaming listener who plays an occasional LP.  IMHO your system deserves much better than a Node.  Buy this used Innuos Zen that has a very user-friendly interface, grea... 
Acoustical treatment to minimize exterior noises?
Move.  
Change Revel BE driver color to black?
This is just stoopid and silly.   
Triode Wire Labs
Email him — he seems pretty responsive.  
I wish Ayre made a portable headphone amp
This Aurender Flow would be worth a look… https://www.ebay.com/itm/204566910521 Here’s a Stereophile review where JA compares it directly to the Pono that you might find interesting… https://www.stereophile.com/content/aurender-flow-da-headphone... 
Amp — Leave on or turn off
+1 @charliee  Few of his posts make any sense, and he’s nothing if not consistent which is why I no longer read any of his inane threads. My amp runs at 80 Watts at idle, which doesn’t kill the environment. All my lawn care equipment runs on batte... 
Interconnects
Yeah, don’t put the cart before the horse.  Settle into the new amp first and go from there.  I agree that your equipment could benefit significantly from better interconnects when the time comes.  The good news is it’s really easy to buy/sell use... 
Aurender Model Choices
+1 @ghdprentice  Building a system is all about balance, and spending $12k on a streamer in your current system is over the top IMHO.  You’re better off taking that other $6k and upgrading another component, adding room treatments, etc.  The N200 ... 
Amp — Leave on or turn off
To your point, is there a real chance an amp could lead to a claim?  It's extremely remote. @bigtwin  So, in your 20 years in the insurance biz did you ever see a claim based on audio equipment being left on?  How about a refrigerator?  That’s ... 
Solid State Low powered Amplifiers
Here’s a wonderful amp — it’s Class A but as it’s on the smaller side and only puts out 12Wpc it won’t act like a space heater and deliver the sonic goods… https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650057786-valvet-e3-stereo-single-ended-amplifier/   ...