2psyop

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Vandersteen/Mccormack/audio design questions
I would use audiogon’s own resale audio data (Bluebook) and compare that to the estimates you get from the Chicago area shops. Just remember, that if you plan to sell or auction the equipment and offer the buyer shipping....you should have the box... 
Review: Sony CDP-XA20es CD Player
Rrayda, it is quite the strange occurrence here on the agon, for the past month audiophiles have been writing in these threads about specific components I own today. I have a Sony XA-20es, and yes I bought it on eBay some 4 yrs ago I think?? It ha... 
Pioneer Elite DV-79avi -- Rotel cd14 -- Rotel Rcd-1572
You wrote you have the hotel dvd 1040 and heard the new hotel rcd1572 is better, do you mean rotel? 
Anthem 225 vs Parasound A21 vs Emotiva Xpa 7 Gen 2
I have the A21 and had the Odyssey Stratos some 8 yrs ago. The Parasound was better. Naturally open and neutral sound, clearer with more power. The Stratos and two other preamps I had from Odyssey developed noise and hum issues, the Tempest ( a hi... 
Dave Hlubek RIP
Great band, whenever I hear MH's music I think of Lynyrd Skynyrd or Allman Brothers Band. They wrote some great southern rock music. RIP 
What are you listening to right now?
SRV "Tin Pan Alley" 
Best player for Spotify
gdnrbob- you have a killer combo there. The BS Node and the Ayer Codex must sound fantastic. For the OP, yeah that would work great for Spotify but Tidal or any other streaming service that allows for hi-res music will sound stunning out of gdnrbo... 
High-Resolution Audio (Battle of the Sound). What say you?
Yeah I like Tidal but it is currently without a CEO and Jay Z (and many other pop artists) being majority stake holder with Sprint (I think?) he really places his music front and center. Like erik_squires stated, the variety is there in the catalo... 
System Upgrade Recommendations
I had to make a similar choice some years back and decided I liked to listen to music much more than building a Home Theater.Here is just one idea, of many, you could entertain. Sell your ML speakers and keep your Marantz SR6010 if you really like... 
Crazy to buy a 17 year old CD Player?
Even though I like both of my CD players, I agree with many here, like zagoreos and anzaanimalclinic, CD players have moving parts, power supplies and other parts that can age, create noise, and are not simple devices like a spinning HDD and memor... 
Apple Airport Express and Cambridge Audio DAC issue
I hesitate to say this but I think my experience might be useful. I have had many Apple products. IMACs, Ipods, 4 MacBook Pros and an Ipad. But the Airports have been a huge problem. I had three and an Express. They last about 1 year, and I had re... 
Standmount speakers with Line Magnetic 518 SET amp?
Without knowing your budget, the DeVores are a good choice. I think the Orangutan O/96 is a good match for the LM Audio. I also think, if you have a small room the Vandersteen Treo, 3a or even 2ce Sig II would sound great. I have the Sig II but if... 
Integrated amp recommendation for B&W 805 D3 (Peachtree, Parasound, Hegel, Schiit?)
Parasound.... no doubt. 
Where were your audio components designed/engineered?
rsfphil -you are right, I stand corrected, Parasound is based in San Fran, CA, USA!!2psyopBTW hey what kind gear do you have?? 
walter becker Rest in Peace
That is sad news. SD made some great, smart, musical songs. A very cool sound, by some talented muscians and songwriters. I'll be spinning some of their music. RIP Mr. Becker.