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TEAC UD-701 vs NT-505 vs ?
Regarding the lack of reviews for Teac, I had read that they do not loan units out for review, not sure if that's true.  Long time UD-501 owner (Burr-Brown chips), very happy with the  unit, fantastic build quality and trouble free.  Smooth rather... 
Martin logan panel removal?
While you have the panels out you might consider cleaning them in the shower, especially if they are older or have been exposed to smokers or in a common room near a kitchen (cooking smoke/grease).  Restored the sound nicely on a secondhand set of... 
Power Wedge 114 - Voltage Spike Damage
Same thing happened to my Power Wedge many years ago (faulty power company transformer).  Its still sitting in the closet alongside my Tice unit that was blown at the same time.  Please post if you repair it economically, I hate to throw them out. 
Tubes most likely to improve SQ?
Bought Hammond vintage 12AX7A's and 12AT7's from Brent Jesse for my Jolida 302a, noticeable improvement, but biggest change was Sophia Electric EL-34's, much lower noise floor, excellent bass and voluminous soundstage, well worth the price.  Two h... 
The Modern DAC killed High Resolution Music - has Stereophile proven it?
How about considering the cost of Hi Rez files?  One download can cost more than one month of Tidal (Hi-Fi/Masters sub for $20).  Recent purchase of a Mytek Brooklyn+ leaves me as satisfied via Tidal as my CD rips upsampled via JRiver to 24/192 or... 
Mytek Dac going Ac to DC power.
+1 on the Astron, picked up a used RS-12M on ebay for $71 incl. shipping for my Brooklyn + DAC.  I difference is very noticeable in both my main system on digital and in my small room vinyl system using the very good MC phono section in the Brookl... 
Underwood core power gold cable
I checked out the Aliexpress site, they have a used set of Nordost Odin speaker cables for under $250 plus some other crazy deals  Are these genuine?  What is the story here?   
Origin Live company support
I ordered a replacement belt from Origin Live for my Well Tempered Classic.  I made the mistake of not doubling the measurement from my previous belt and received a half sized belt.  My bad.  I reordered with the correct specs and the belt I recei... 
Counterpoint vs Jolida
I had a Counterpoint SA-5000 pre for many years and a Jolida 302 integrated that I've been using daily for 22 years now. The Counterpoint had some reliability issues over it's lifetime as well as an appetite for retubing and was sold several years...