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## [Anyone using Paul's Maestro Music management system?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/anyone-using-pauls-maestro-music-management-system/44001)

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**Author:** [@nimblegipsy](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/nimblegipsy)\
**Replies:** 2258\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/anyone-using-pauls-maestro-music-management-system/44001 "2026-09-22T21:16:05Z")

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Anyone using Paul’s MaestroMusic.app? I’d be interested in knowing your thoughts.

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## [Your Next Upgrade? (Part 3)](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-3/43814)

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**Author:** [@system](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 1134\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-3/43814 "2026-09-22T20:32:54Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Your Next Upgrade? (Part 2) - #10045 by rkindel. Previous discussions: Your Next Upgrade? (Part 1) Your Next Upgrade? (Part 2)

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## [Using banana connectors on your BHK 300](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684)

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**Author:** [@onehorsepony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/onehorsepony)\
**Replies:** 82\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684 "2026-09-22T20:11:35Z")

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I’m in the process of demoing a pair of speaker cables from my dealer into my BHK 300 monoblocks. The cables have banana plugs on them, and will NOT push into the binding posts on the amplifiers. Has anyone had this iss…

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## [Stack Audio AUVA Isolators](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/stack-audio-auva-isolators/39888)

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**Author:** [@andynotadam](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/andynotadam)\
**Replies:** 240\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/stack-audio-auva-isolators/39888 "2026-09-22T20:09:39Z")

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Stack Audio is a UK based company pioneering in vibration management, streaming products and ethernet isolation. This post concerns their various acoustic isolators, which fall under the rubric of AUVA or Audio Vibratio…

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## [Strictly Jazz Sounds (Part 3)](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/strictly-jazz-sounds-part-3/40737)

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**Author:** [@system](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 2829\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/strictly-jazz-sounds-part-3/40737 "2026-09-22T19:50:32Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Strictly Jazz Sounds (Part 2) - #10025 by Dirk. Previous discussions: Strictly Jazz Sounds (Part 1) Strictly Jazz Sounds (Part 2)

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## [Humor](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/humor/4619)

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**Author:** [@tomajj](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tomajj)\
**Replies:** 3445\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/humor/4619 "2026-09-22T19:25:46Z")

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I’ve heard that short people live longer than other folks. That’s not really true, it’s that they are so much more annoying it just seems that way. Stolen from the complete curmudgeon.

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## [What are you spinning now? Mark 27](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/what-are-you-spinning-now-mark-27/43926)

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**Author:** [@system](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 7092\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/what-are-you-spinning-now-mark-27/43926 "2026-09-22T19:04:49Z")

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Continuing the discussion from What are you spinning now? Mark 26 - #10013 by lonson. Previous discussions: What are you spinning now? Mark 6 What are you spinning now? Mark 7 What are you spinning now? Mark 8 What ar…

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## [PMG DAC 512: Streamer won‘t boot](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-dac-512-streamer-won-t-boot/44753)

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**Author:** [@Roeschel](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Roeschel)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/pmg-dac-512-streamer-won-t-boot/44753 "2026-09-22T18:41:42Z")

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I’ve borrowed a PMG DAC 512. The streamer worked brilliantly, but unfortunately only for an hour. After that, it somehow froze and hasn’t booted up since. Switching everything off and restarting the DAC didn’t help, and …

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## [First music of the day](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/first-music-of-the-day/29088)

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**Author:** [@vkennedy61](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/vkennedy61)\
**Replies:** 4216\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/first-music-of-the-day/29088 "2026-09-22T18:03:36Z")

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I thought it would be interesting to see what we choose to play for our first listen of the day. Here’s what I started today with:

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## [Firmware update for PMG 512 DAC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/firmware-update-for-pmg-512-dac/43156)

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**Author:** [@Paul](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Paul)\
**Replies:** 112\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/firmware-update-for-pmg-512-dac/43156 "2026-09-22T17:30:55Z")

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Hey guys. There’s new firmware just posted for the PMG 512 DAC that fixes many of the remaining issues some users might be experiencing. Downloads – PS Audio You can download it here or on the downloads page. Remember …

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## [Tools and cheap tweaks for HiFi Newbies](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/tools-and-cheap-tweaks-for-hifi-newbies/43573)

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**Author:** [@vieuxradio](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/vieuxradio)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/tools-and-cheap-tweaks-for-hifi-newbies/43573 "2026-09-22T14:11:17Z")

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Good Day, I was using WMP to fetch metadata, but just learn that Windows stop the services December 15, 2025. That explain, why my Python program bug and could not work anymore with WMP. Anyone using Music Bee, does it…

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## [KEF LS50 Meta vs Aspen FR5](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/kef-ls50-meta-vs-aspen-fr5/44761)

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**Author:** [@Craig\_Burgess](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Craig_Burgess)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/kef-ls50-meta-vs-aspen-fr5/44761 "2026-09-22T14:08:40Z")

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I’m still a ways from needing to downsize, but if I had to do so today, I’d probably be looking at the KEF LS50 Meta and the Aspen FR5. Has anyone here experienced both speakers and care to comment on them? This would be…

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## [Thinking of](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/thinking-of/44752)

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**Author:** [@Peter2](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Peter2)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/thinking-of/44752 "2026-09-22T11:16:46Z")

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I am thinking of moving from the M700’s, what would be a suitable amp? Am in the UK

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## [Does this sound familiar to anyone here?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/does-this-sound-familiar-to-anyone-here/44760)

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**Author:** [@brian.fitterman](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brian.fitterman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/does-this-sound-familiar-to-anyone-here/44760 "2026-09-21T23:38:47Z")

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Looks like someone is doing exactly what Ted Smith started in 2014

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## [P20 tripping 6.3A slow burn Swiss Dig Fuse box](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/p20-tripping-6-3a-slow-burn-swiss-dig-fuse-box/44652)

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**Author:** [@brian.fitterman](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brian.fitterman)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/p20-tripping-6-3a-slow-burn-swiss-dig-fuse-box/44652 "2026-09-21T21:41:49Z")

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My new SDFB is tripping when my P20 powers up or when it does not trip it will when turn on my Diablo 300. I have emailed Marc but thought I would ask others here what their experience is with this combo.

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## [Obsessive turntable isolation question](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/obsessive-turntable-isolation-question/44733)

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**Author:** [@JLawry](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/JLawry)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/obsessive-turntable-isolation-question/44733 "2026-09-21T19:21:13Z")

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When I designed my listening room, I had read that isolating my turntable from the sound coming out of my speakers would be ideal. So I set up my turntable in my media room and ran the interconnect, and ground wire throu…

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## [Is it safe to connect the AirLens to the DAC using two signal cables simultaneously?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/is-it-safe-to-connect-the-airlens-to-the-dac-using-two-signal-cables-simultaneously/44755)

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**Author:** [@AJ](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/AJ)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/is-it-safe-to-connect-the-airlens-to-the-dac-using-two-signal-cables-simultaneously/44755 "2026-09-21T18:45:49Z")

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Hi to all you Hi-Fi enthusiasts :slight\_smile: I have a question for you all. I’m hesitant to try this without asking someone who might know! Can I connect my AirLens to my DAC using both I2S and Coax connections simul…

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## [Modding the DirectStream DAC MKI](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/modding-the-directstream-dac-mki/2680)

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**Author:** [@polyglot](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/polyglot)\
**Replies:** 6142\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/modding-the-directstream-dac-mki/2680 "2026-09-21T17:25:48Z")

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The Lampis got them, the Yggys are getting them; in fact a lot of great designs yield a smoother, more detailed sound with mods. Apart from SW updates maybe there are parts up to some tweaking. Most obvious and super e…

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## [New Arrivals](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/new-arrivals/33729)

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**Author:** [@scotte1](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/scotte1)\
**Replies:** 67\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/new-arrivals/33729 "2026-09-21T16:42:33Z")

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New arrivals:

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## [We also love motorcycles](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/we-also-love-motorcycles/18455)

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**Author:** [@kcleveland123](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/kcleveland123)\
**Replies:** 525\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/we-also-love-motorcycles/18455 "2026-09-21T15:28:15Z")

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Hey all just thought we needed a separate vehicle category for motorcycle enthusiasts. Here are a couple of shots of my latest “pimping” of my BMW R1200RT. It’s never going to be the lightest machine, but it can be prett…

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## [Anyone else have problems with FIM UltraHD discs?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/anyone-else-have-problems-with-fim-ultrahd-discs/44747)

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**Author:** [@tony22](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tony22)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/anyone-else-have-problems-with-fim-ultrahd-discs/44747 "2026-09-21T13:29:42Z")

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These so called “UltraHD 32” discs were mastered by Winston Ma and considered by some to be among the best sounding versions of the usual suspects. I was never able to play them on my PST or my new PMG SACD, and there ar…

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## [I’m getting a limited edition plus Mk2 DAC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i-m-getting-a-limited-edition-plus-mk2-dac/44695)

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**Author:** [@mitchb105](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mitchb105)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 12:16pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i-m-getting-a-limited-edition-plus-mk2-dac/44695 "2026-09-21T12:16:59Z")

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My Mk2 DAC crashed so I sent it to Jeff at APS to repair and upgrade. I am getting a Limited Edition Plus Mk2. I hear good things about the upgrade but it is not inexpensive. I am excited for it. The PMG is beyond my mea…

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## [Streamer normalization? really?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/streamer-normalization-really/44759)

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**Author:** [@vieuxradio](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/vieuxradio)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 10:28am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/streamer-normalization-really/44759 "2026-09-21T10:28:13Z")

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I was working with old itunes version and decide to verify what soundcheck does to my file with soundcheck, so I asked A.I. : answer was: Sound Check in iTunes applies loudness normalization at a target level of -16 LU…

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## [Customer Appreciation](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/customer-appreciation/44731)

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**Author:** [@lwin1949](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/lwin1949)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/customer-appreciation/44731 "2026-09-20T22:04:45Z")

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Too often those with negative experiences provide feedback & the majority who have a positive experience remain quiet. I thought there was a recent posting on this but I couldn’t find it.I would like to thank Chris & esp…

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## [I recently completed the repair of a 66-year-old tube tuner](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i-recently-completed-the-repair-of-a-66-year-old-tube-tuner/44757)

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**Author:** [@mycrowave](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mycrowave)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i-recently-completed-the-repair-of-a-66-year-old-tube-tuner/44757 "2026-09-20T20:53:33Z")

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I have had this project sitting on the shelf for the past six months and finally got the impetus to work on it before the end of the summer. Back in the day, my deceased Uncle Jay gave me this early 1960’s HH Scott int…

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## [The Grimm MU2](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-grimm-mu2/36475)

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**Author:** [@aangen](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/aangen)\
**Replies:** 1161\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-grimm-mu2/36475 "2026-09-20T20:10:33Z")

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I believe it is worthwhile to talk about the Grimm MU2. It appears to be an unusual standout as an audio device. Last night I watched this video: https://youtu.be/E4hy4a91Ov8?si=mp9rwaMLFgB3SIbk I found it very intere…

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## [System Photos!](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/system-photos/8910)

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**Author:** [@twolf](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/twolf)\
**Replies:** 9381\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 4:01am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/system-photos/8910 "2026-09-20T04:01:36Z")

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Would love to see photos of everyone’s system I will start with mine: Pre - PS Audio GCD Amp - Pass Labs XA25 Speakers - KEF LS50 (will be adding a larger floor standing when home addition is done and have a larger …

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## [DSD MK2 Latest Mountaintop update! - Mount Blue Sky!](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/dsd-mk2-latest-mountaintop-update-mount-blue-sky/40152)

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**Author:** [@aaronm](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/aaronm)\
**Replies:** 430\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 3:05am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/dsd-mk2-latest-mountaintop-update-mount-blue-sky/40152 "2026-09-20T03:05:11Z")

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Hey all! We just launched our latest update for the DSDMK2. Mount Blue Sky! You can download the update here: https://www.psaudio.com/pages/downloads Or purchase the pre loaded USB Stick here: https://www.psaudio.c…

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## [Recommendations for M700 and PP3 setup](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommendations-for-m700-and-pp3-setup/44745)

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**Author:** [@BillAudioAI](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/BillAudioAI)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/recommendations-for-m700-and-pp3-setup/44745 "2026-09-20T01:02:06Z")

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Any recommendations for connecting the M700 pair to the PP3? I’m currently running the PP3 with a PS Audio Stellar Preamp, Phono, Chord TT2 with M Scaler, and Matrix NT1 Streamer. I recently bought a PS Audio AC5, which …

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## [Quote of the Day](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/quote-of-the-day/15155)

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**Author:** [@brett66](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brett66)\
**Replies:** 1226\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 12:29am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/quote-of-the-day/15155 "2026-09-20T00:29:40Z")

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“There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is ano…

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