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NPS-Q45T on internal amplifier fuses
Thanks folks! I feel so much better now.   
Fritz Speakers
I have a pair of Carrera BE’s and they are INCREDIBLE at high OR low volume!     
My Oppo 105 finally bricked. Streamer suggestions?
Look at a Magna Mano Ultra MK3. I have one (using Volumio) and LOVE it. I think that it can be had for right around 1k.   
Streaming – Discovering Similar or New Music
I subscribe to several services to get more sources of inspiration.  Apple, Deezer and Qobuz are all great with this but with Deezer being the standout .   
Advice for bookshelf speakers
I have a pair of Ascend Sierra 2EX and they did not play well at all close to walls. I now have some Fritz Carrera’s and they are MUCH,MUCH better overall ((while also being more expensive) and also can play closer to walls.  However, that is real... 
Streamer advice
I’m with Fuzztone. I just received that streamer today as an upgrade from the BlueSound 2i and the difference in sound quality is frankly astonishing!   
Tube preamp options
Supratek Cabernet is life!   
Vogue Audio 7N OCC silver cables
I’m quite interested in these cables as well.    I’ve been primarily thinking of eventually going with Audio Sensibility Signature speaker cables or Zavfino Prima MKII.    Right now I’m going to either use existing Groneberg Reference or Cullen ... 
Mass-loading subwoofer
Jl1ny- Rel Special Carbon? That’s with a down-firing passive right?    To be honest, I got the Auralex for my previous Rel (S5/SHO) which had the down-firing passive and it greatly improved it. I’ve never actually experimented without it with the... 
Mass-loading subwoofer
Hmmm. Rubber-coated weights is an interesting idea too.  The Auralex seems to already be pretty good at decoupling and especially for the price. An added benefit is that it’s much easier to move the subwoofer if needed.    Something like Gaia’s ... 
Mass-loading subwoofer
Ha ha! zlone that’s a unique idea but where would I go about buying that?    What is everyone’s thoughts on the “bundled” flooring idea? If I remember correctly, a 50# bundle was about $60-70. The bags of steel shot were pretty reasonable too.   
Mass-loading subwoofer
… actually, I do think that it’s always good to get a completely different perspective from the way you are currently thinking so maybe I really shouldn’t limit advice at all.    Thanks again!   
Mass-loading subwoofer
Thanks for the responses folks!    I DO realize that Rel themselves dissuade against using a platform but with my current flooring it does seem to work better.  Yes, it IS an expensive subwoofer but I paid less for it (used) than most other midl... 
Introducing Myself
Welcome!   
Need a DAC Recommendation.
I second the Qutest. It really sounds wonderful in my system.