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Power strip recommendations
Erik, For sound quality, MOV or series mode? My experience with Panamax MOV type SP is not good.  From the blog and website: The Furman PST-8 SMP offers series mode protection plus very low let through voltage at a reasonable price. The Tripp ... 
Power strip recommendations
One of the biggest improvements to the sound from my 2 channel system was when I removed the Panamax surge protector strip. The improvement was not subtle. The Panamex strip that just failed was on my HT system. It was making a rattling sound lik... 
Power strip recommendations
Thank you for your recommendations, I’ll check them out.  
Power strip recommendations
The two duplex outlets nearest to the system are split, with one outlet of each connected to a wall switch. So I have just two unswitched sockets for my equipment. The outlets are on a common 15amp circuit. I'm not looking for audiophile, just a g... 
What rock swings?
Yeah, One Way Out swings. Some music gallops, some swings. Arriving Somewhere by Porcupine Tree really gallops, great for a cardio workout. Lazy makes me want to jitterbug.   
4 8 or 16 ohms.
Holy smokes! Yer gonna crack the foundation with that system!      
Step Up Transformer
Duck, ps - digital, including CD, can sound as good or even much much better than vinyl.  
Step Up Transformer
Pindac, by shear coincidence I just listened to Amused to Death, Quality Recordings pressing, and lo and behold it’s a QSound technology. And I must say it’s really really good. The soundstage is incredible.  
Step Up Transformer
So I just took delivery of the new Revolver release, the one where AI was used to separate instruments from vocals. The difference between this 2022 release and the original is not subtle. I love it. I also realized after a few day of listening th... 
Step Up Transformer
Thanks Drew, I’ll check him out.  
Step Up Transformer
This ha been a really good discussion. I was thinking of purchasing a SUT from Bobs Devices, simply because I didn’t know where else to look. Are there any suggestions for an off the shelf step up transformer, one with wide frequency band and low... 
Step Up Transformer
Rauliruegas, you make some good points. I heard the cadenza black in another system with a sut, so thought to give one a try. How does a SUT degrade the performance; what type of distortion or colour does it introduce.  
Step Up Transformer
This is just great to hear from all of you. I’m pretty certain that I’ll go with a Bob’s Devices Sky 20, which has a selector switch for 2 gain settings. For cabling, what would be your recommendations. I’ll keep my existing cables from the table... 
Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing
@sdl4  I would also be interested in higher power monoblocks, something in the range of 400 to 500 Watts into 4 Ohms. I want to be able to crack the foundation when the urge arises.  
Bluesound Node for Hegel 190?
Airplay casts Tidal wirelessly to my router; the router is connected to the Hegel via CAT6 Ethernet cable, so Airplay is a combination of wireless and Ethernet. I want to start with a new streamer in the $1000 range. If I get an improvement in sou...