68pete

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Verastarr SSA64 REM port ? ?
Why not contact Verastarr and ask them? 
Modwright Oppo 95 or 105
I have owned the Oppo 95. Do not know any thing about the Modwight up grade path. But the  95 vs the 105, the 95 has a fan cooling it that a lot of people complained about the noise when it came on. My 95 fan did not come  until maybe the 3rd  SAC... 
Building a new 2 channel system and need help
The PS audio BHK mono blocks i heard at Newport Beach show, where  very good in that price range and will surprise you. Expensive amps do not mean better sound. The key is to try and match the speaker with the amp. Best to give as many as possible... 
Universal Players vs. Dedicated CD/SACD Players
I went from the Oppo 95 to the Esoteric line and the Esoteric crushed it. Oppo is good in its price range. But does not come close to a good SACD/cd player. I did find using the XLR outs bettered the RCAs on the Oppo.enjoy 
Leaving feedback
Seller should mark ad paid, which should give you a chance for feedback 
Sub woofer Hook Up
Either one should work. 
Smooth Highs and Deep Bass
I would give Time Portal Reference a try a used one is in that price range. 
Greatest Rock Guitar Riffs
Jimmy Page   Whole lot of love 
Old friend looking for acoustic folk inspired music
I would check out Carrie Newcomer some folk a little country and a small bit of pop with a great voice. 
How important are speaker cables to the sound emanating from the speakers?
I have found that speaker cables make a bigger up grade to the sound, more than changing  interconnects of the same level 
What vintage speaker might you use today
B@W Matrixs 800s 
Esoteric K-03X vs Accuphase DP-720
I own the Esoteric KO3x, and very happy with it. being able to add a better clock/dac is a big plus. You can add your lap top direct to the KO3x for playing high rez down loads. The only down side to the KO3x is you can not run it direct to your a... 
Protection
I have done pay pal for 10,000 plus to a dealer, They set it up as 2 separated payments or sells. and had no problems.Pete 
What would you do?
If you are sure you have the proof, then step up and tell us... 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
Sorry, but better cables means better sound. every time in my system. yes i have mid level cables beat some high end cables. But never a cheap cable compare to a high end cable.enjoy Pete