dill

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I have been using the Cambridge 851 CD player for a few years and want more.
Remember, Oppo is going out of business. 
Any Way To Damp Ringing Stands Without Adding Weight???
Do not use kitty litter ever. Construction foam is a good idea or bean bag chair filling, small round Styrofoam marbles. 
Stands?
Sorry geoff, they where not Brilliant Pebbles, just pedestrian ones from a 40lb. bag at Home Depot....   🥌  
Axpona 2018 Will you be there?
A friend of mine owns Whammerdyne Heavy Industries, check out his tube amps in room 729 showing with Pure Audio Project (speakers) and Verastarr (audio cables and products). 
Stands?
VTI, very good quality, reasonable prices. I have a pair filled with small pebbles.http://www.vtimanufacturing.com/product_category/speaker-stands-vsp-series/  
Axpona 2018 Will you be there?
astewart8944, my nephew is the US tour manager for Pink Martini. If you haven't seen them before you are in for a treat. 
Dust Cover for Amps
Yes there is.http://radiodustcovers.com/Hi-FiAudio.html  
Upgrading speaker cables...
" If they do, there is something wrong with either the cables, the speakers or the amplifier"That is just silly talk, experiment and judge for yourself. 
Power Cord for Pass Int 60-Under 1K used
PK10 Palladian or NBS Master or Pro IV. 
Let's talk power cords
Aftermarket cables can make a difference and have in most of my projects. I suggest you find a price range you are comfortable with (I suggest used) and purchase one. Install and listen for a week or so and see if there are differences in the soun... 
Upgrading speaker cables...
Do not listen to the naysayers, cables make a difference, experiment and judge for yourself. 
Speakers "Disappearing"
Michael Green, welcome to this forum. I have used your products for many years and am enjoying your "RoomTunes" in my current room now. 
Speakers "Disappearing"
Sorry ebm if your Magicos put you in "despair"My problem is a bit different, mine disappeared 5 years ago, I haven't found them since ..  😉  
70's Receiver and/or Integrated Amp recommendations
$600. - $800. is a good price range for un-restored  Marantz 2275's. They can fetch up to $1200.00+ for a restored one. 
speaker repair in the Seattle Tacoma area
Jamac in Portland http://jamacspeakers.com/about.htm