buconero117

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Speaker/Equipment Placement
Never put your turntable between the speakers. Find a way to keep it completely out of the direct and indirect sound waves. You will be surprised on how much the table rig will 'ring', all parts of it. 
new cd player or old
go for the sony 595 as a refurb from sonystyle for about $60. if you don't like it they will come and get it. check it out as it is one of the best units available often beating $2K units. 
I'm looking for a resonably priced 6+ outlet
go with a refurb furman which could cost you about $70 on e-bay. 
What is the best two channel SACD player for $1500
For $60 you need to buy a refurb sony 595 from sonystyle. A long term warranty from them will cost $20. If when you get it, listen. If okay keep it, if not call them and they will pick it up and refund your money. In any event, the unit sounds gre... 
Looking to get into tubes?
Look for a resale unit in the Cayin or VAS line. Great sound, initial value and resale value, not to mention great service if you need it. 
Help with CD Player
buy a refurb sony 595 for $60 from sonystyle, listen and then send it back, or put your $1440 in the bank, and smile. This will change your audio life. 
Who bought ARC?
At $ 2 million it was a steal, hope he got cash and a long consultant contract. 
how to clean old LPs
steam, steam, steam. cheap and very effective 
Are there any Tube Integrateds out there with?
Go with Cayin, better sound, better value. 
Emmylou Harris - All I Intended to be - Love this
Best way to appreciate her is to go to her show which is touring. The show is called "Three Girls & A Guy'. Don't buy any more of her cd's until you catch the show. Dates are on her web site. 
Best Album Purchase, or Best Evaluating Record
Miles Blue. I own this music in five different media types, played on ss and tube rigs. The vinyl is still the best and when I go to dealers to check out new speakers, I use that as a reference. I take both the vinyl and sacd. A blu-ray will be av... 
What's the best sounding equipment racks?
Find a good, local welding shop and have them build custom rack to fit you needs and space. I did that years ago and it was very cost effective. The guy did a great job and fit and finish was excellent. I left the unit behind when I sold the house... 
Any vinyl experts out there?
Quickly, send the unit back is ups did any damage. Get another. 
Is Selling Direct Viable for Manufacturers?
Either the manufacturer must go entirely direct, or not. The dealer network will not allow dual distribution, unless they were crazy. Think about it, buyers would use the dealers for auditions, then order direct. Dealers would flee, quickly.100% D... 
recommendations for a sub $2000 cdp
sony 5800. sony will be around five years from today after the warranty expiers. I have heard the ARC and found the sony more pleasing to my ears, plus it is a great value.