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Best budget A/C cable for Krell?
Keep an eye on eBay. I just snagged a DH Labs Power Plus for under $70. I have got some good deals on the Zu Audio Mission PCs off of eBay too. 
Schiit Saga to Pioneer VSX-822
@tremblinglamb I sent you a message. I might be interested in your Saga if you don't need it.Thanks. 
How much would I lose going to a Bluesound Node 2i
@catalysis That’s good to know. I hope my results are similar to yours. I just picked up a Node 2i to replace my Node 2. It was too good of a deal to pass up so I’m giving it a shot. Mine currently goes direct into KEF LS50 Wireless speakers via L... 
Help me decide on phono preamp
Lounge Audio LCR MKIII w/silver and mono switch. 
Turntables
@jmolsberg I was able to get that same setup, turntable, Lounge w/silver, Ortofon Blue and Audio Sensibilities AE Impact cable for under $800 used by shopping around. It did sound good but I ended up with a deal on a Denon DP-60L and Ortofon Bronz... 
Streamer recommendations for dummies.
Node 2i is what you need. 
Turntables
@luvrockin I can’t find it. Somebody probably snagged it up as it was a few days ago. I thought about getting it to myself but my older Denon DP-60L w/Ortofon Bronze is keeping my ears happy so far. I’m new to vinyl myself after about 35ish years.... 
Sadly missed manufacturers
Snell 
Parasound Zpre3?
Correction the Zpre3 doesn't have a phono stage. I was thinking about the 200 Pre.  On the 200 Pre, how's the DAC, phono and headphone amp on it? 
Turntables
Technics 1200GR?I saw a nice used one w/cartridge here on Audiogon earlier in your range. 
Passive preamp to a power amp?
The Saga has more inputs and two outputs. They mention you can use the two inputs on the Sys as outputs (connect in reverse) and leave the volume all the way up. I have a Sys and am going to pick up a Saga as the extra inputs and output would be h... 
Digital streaming options for my system are confusing
Another Bluesound Node 2i vote here. 
Bluesound Vault 2i vs. Meridian Media Core 200 for first music server
@rhljazz Do you see a significant improvement in sound with your 2i over the Vault? I have a Node 2 and am wondering if I should move to a 2i? I don’t use an external DAC and realize the DACs are the same but have read there is a noticeable sound ... 
Denon DP-60L?
@lewm Thanks for the excellent reply. I think I might push the fact of the caps and transistors being updated. He was saying it would be in the $150 range for caps. So with my RCAs installed, new caps/trans and a cover polish I might be in for und... 
Denon DP-60L?
@yogiboy Thanks again. Yes, I’m no electrical expert but I hear many say that replacing the caps is cheap compared to the other parts that may get damaged with old caps failing. Also, I guess it’s hard to find parts for older Denon tables as well?...