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Disturbing "Sonic Trend" showing up on SOTA audio
When it circles around to money, the issue is not sound. :(Douglas_schroeder Tru dat. 
McCormack DNA-1 rear fuse won't stay in
Duct tape 
Disturbing "Sonic Trend" showing up on SOTA audio
Get off my lawn! 
Where to buy fuses?
Or Radio Shack if you still have one nearby. 
acurus a250 left channel has no output
There are two 6amp fuses for each channel out. If your lucky you blew one. Easy enough to replace once the lids off. 
Best Integrated Amp for PSB Image T6 Speakers
An Ayre AX-7 would be a big step up from your NAD.Zd542 That's what they all say. LOL 
Preamp suggestions for Classe cap 150 under 1000
If I wanted a tube pre I'd build a Bottlehead project.If I wanted solid state I get a used Bel Canto Pre3. Solid operation, volume goes up and down with zero sonic signature. 
What's your "diminishing returns" preamp choice?
No preamp at all is my choice. 
Why Listen To FM Radio For Music Anymore At Home?
I haven't listened to radio in home in years...and I mean 30 years. 
Great female voices
I received "Tomorrow Is My Turn" along with "The Lost Basement Tapes" on which Giddens plays a large part. After a few listens I am a fan. Although I must say I was a bit of a fan all along but didn't know it as Rhianna is a driving force behind t... 
About to buy a Wyred4Sound 1000 Watt Integrated
I recently purchased a pair Wyred mAMPs and find them extremely well built. A while back I had a Bel Canto Ref 500s which uses the same ICE modules as the Wyred. If you compare the two amps, the Wyred actually looks to be be the better built amp. ... 
Great female voices
Just ordered "Tomorrow Is My Turn." Your recommendations have worked for me before. And with production by T-Bone Burnett, I'm assuming the sound is stellar. 
Anyone receive Focal Utopia speakers with defects?
Agree with Henrycai completely. If these were new, they were B stock. Does Focal even do that? 
HELP WITH A PREAMP DECISION
Just the other day my system sounded off. The word "hardening" hadn't occurred to me but seems apt, especially on female vocals. I reduced the toe-in on my Revel M20s by only a few degrees and everything snapped into focus. Smooth vocals back again. 
Industrial grade steel storage rack as audio rack?
Over the weekend I dismantled my DIY equipment rack built from slate. If you were anywhere near you could have the pieces and put it back together. Not the prettiest rack built. But talk about something that doesn't ring; knock on the slate and yo...