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New Oppo 103 & 105 Q&A Interview
How they missed the USB 3.0 tech upgrade suggests they have produced a 'lost generation' player. The good news is that prices on the new units will quickly fall as other makers produce 3.0 players. 
Which is Your Favorite Marantz Amplifier?
SM 1000 the 'beast', freon cooled. I brought Tony Cordsmens sample. It had to go when I divorced. Fex ever come on the market at a reasonable price, especially ones that still have there coolant intact. 
Best Audiophile chair around $200
One that does not have ahead rest or any backing above your shoulder level, otherwise you will be hearing echo. So look for something without a head rest. 
Repair of Cayin HA-2 tube headphone amp
Best to ship it back to Steve, the Cayin USA distributor. Steve always provides the best customer service. He will most likely do the repair himself, and is an expert. Go to the CayinUSA web site and e-mail him. I've visited with Steve many times ... 
Oppo BDP 103 and 105
Never 'look back', go with either the 103 or 105. 
Turntable That Can Automatically Replay A Track?
I think ADA made such a table, over thirty years ago,but it was really lo-fi. Best to rip the lp to a cd with track coding, then you will be set to go, especially since you will shortly wear out the lp. Another way is to download the track from iT... 
Where is your equipment placed?
Hopefully not in the room with your speakers. The acoustic energy flying around any room will wash over your equipment no matter where in the room it is placed, no matter what isolation devices you use. A naked room is best, you and the speakers. ... 
Best speaker at Walmart
Often Pioneer are available, at a good price. Easy return make trying risk free. 
Packaging Services
Styrofoam is the best packing material bet, but first put the speakers in plastic bags. The foam should be layered so it is at least four inches thick on all sides and glued together so it does not move. Each speaker should be enveloped in Styrofo... 
Low Cost Accoustic Diffusor and Treatments
Can you post an e-bay link? 
Proac response 2.5 or Dynaudio Special 25
If you decide to sell the 2.5's, let me know. Thanks 
Decent entry level turntable?
I was not aware that the RP1 has all the automatic features of the 47F, which makes it a great no fuss table. What's the expression, 'Set It, Forget It'. 
Miles Davis
Is there a US Blu-Ray of Miles 'Blue". 
Decent entry level turntable?
Denon 47F, with a 103 cartridge. Great sound, great value. 
Harry Pearson HP No Longer at TAS
There is still a lot of life left in HP, thank God. I will be looking forward to his new musings. Perhaps having untied himself from TAS, we will see a new and better Harry.