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Equi=Core 1000
@stevebohnii  Considering the same two conditioners so very interested in your comments. I'm a bit confused by your timeline though.  You got the 1200 on 9/23 but it was not right so you exchanged it.  A day later you have the replacement unit and... 
Re-tip Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
Ortofon rebuilt my Bronze several years ago and it was better than new when it came back.  You have wonderful cartridge.  Unless you're looking for a different sound,  protect your investment when the time comes.  
Do fuses in Aurender n10 alter SQ?
Just realized the Clear Beyond is on the DAC.  N150 got a Clear.  Noticeable improvement still.  
Do fuses in Aurender n10 alter SQ?
I've found that the Aurenders seem to respond nicely to PC upgrades.  Currently using a Cardas Clear Beyond on a N150.  Noticable improvement over a couple of lesser PC's I've also tried.  Moguls could you provide a link to the fuses you're talkin... 
Schiit's solid-state 6SN7
Tried them a few years ago on my (original) Freya.  They sounded more like the SS setting than the tube setting with tubes, imo.  If you're after that "tube magic" stick with tubes.    
Interconnects - better before preamp or after preamp?
Done what you're asking on two different systems with different cables (Cardas and Analysis Plus) two times.  In both cases best results were with better cables from source to pre.  
Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing
Exactly Charles.  I read these threads to find out what people think about how something sounds.  Yes that persons opinion. I could care less about what they look like on paper.  I can close my eyes and tell you what something sounds like.  Try te... 
Aurender N200
Great minds lol.  
Tannoy anyone? Cheviot Legacy vs. Stirling GR
@ leotis - thinking about the Cheviot in my 12x22 room driven by my INT60.  I'm a little confused by your statement that they were "too large for the spot" but not too large for your 17x25 room?  Could you clarify? @budburma - did the speakers fi... 
Aurender N200
@sdw I'll be curious what you think.  I just bought the N200 for one of my speaker systems and then ended up buying the N150 for a headphone system too.  Systems are in different houses so no way for me to easily compare anytime soon.  Anxious to ... 
Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing
Finally an opinion we can all (well mostly all) agree with.  Hopefully we can now shut this fool up.    
Advice for Streaming Newbies - Best Bang for Our Bucks
The purpose of my post was not to criticize but rather to make a general statement based on my own personal experiences. That is sometimes you can only improve performance so far and that same money can be better spent by upgrading the component r... 
Advice for Streaming Newbies - Best Bang for Our Bucks
Actually you do need to spend thousands to get the BEST out of Tidal.  What's good enough for you, well that's a different story entirely You're obviously a tweeker, which when done the right way can yield good results.  Personally I'd start looki... 
Conrad Johnson MF2250A vs CJ MF2275SE
I owned the CA150SE and still own the 2250A so not exactly the comparison you're looking for but very close The teflon caps in the SE are a nice improvement over the "standard" versions of the CJ amps.  More transparency and better tonality is wh... 
Aurender N200
Congrats.  I'm sure you will not be disappointed.  Getting ready to pull the trigger myself.