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SELLERS encouraged to stop accepting Paypal!!
I just had an incident in which a buyer purchased a MO FI cd and 5 days after he received it he wanted to return it due to scratches. 1- I have a no refunds on Ebay, 2- the cd was in perfect shape,3-I have 100% positive feedback and 4-almost a mon... 
HELP WITH MY OPPO
thank you guys for taking the time to help. It is much appreciated. I believe I got things working as they should. It was an HDMI hand shake issue in addition to setting the correct audio choices and inputs on the Oppo and the Marantz. Then I mana... 
Interesting HDMI Problem: OPPO UDP-205
@GDHAL: thanks for the contact person you listed regarding the 205. I sent him an email  
HELP WITH MY OPPO
I also have a projector so The Marantz passes the signal to mytv or projector. how doI get a signal to both sources with the OPPO? unless I use an HDMI  splitter to go from the OPPo to the splitter and then to the TV and projector. Really didn't w... 
HELP WITH MY OPPO
I thought I could pass the video through the Marantz so I can still use it for switching sources and how TV is displayed. Didn't think the Marantz would degrade the signal? I had wanted to use them oppo video not just for movies but to upgrade the... 
Brands that have the least depreciation
IMO, contrary to what others posted , you can objectively know what products have better resale value than another. it's a given fact that some products whether audio, video, cars, boats, etc hold their resale value well , while others do not. If ... 
Vandie .7 vs Maggie .7
You will never regret purchasing the Maggies. you can order their MMG's for a free in house listen for 30 days.(it's a no brainer!)  if you like them you will love the 1.7's . The  1.7 are way more musical and bigger sound stage. But you can  get ... 
Who makes budget speaker cables which are truly “good” or “exceptional” in quality?
The best cables I have found were my Kimber PBJ's. Over the years I have tried about 6 or 7 different manufactures. Not a whole bunch but they were all budget IC under $100 a pair. I believe the PBJ may have slightly more as they are priced today.... 
Dedicated Phono Cables required??
And I am a believer that different cables can make a difference in enjoying your music, but within reasonable prices.  which for me is $150  or less. after that IMO it's diminishing returns.  
Dedicated Phono Cables required??
I have no hum or audible noise that I can hear from my system now. And the PBJ's I'm using don't have much shielding. but I'm not opposed to getting phono cables for better Sonics, but I don't see where I need the phono cables just for shielding. ... 
Dedicated Phono Cables required??
Yes I want to keep the price of the phono cable under $100 if I need one.  
Dedicated Phono Cables required??
So you're saying I can use standard interconnects from the mani to my preamp? And from the TT to the mani u say " cartridge wires are tiny". So you are suggesting what? Do not us ic? Use phono cable? Wonder if the phono input on my Marantz 8802a i... 
Really satisfied???
It is in our DNA, do not fight it , just succumb and Enjoy the Music!!!  
Speaker distance
Magnepan 1.7i's-7' apart, 40" from back wall, 72" from each side wall, 12' from listening position, tweeter on outside, slight toe in.MMG's as side surround (for multi channel music and movies)-24" from side walls, 10' from listening position. 9 f... 
Should I PURCHASE AN EXTERNAL DAC
My Rotel 990 is built like a tank and has a great transport, to use it with the Synchro Mesh for 2 channel. and get the Oppo for surround-SACD, and blueray.   Would I benefit from this set up for CD's or is it a minimal gain and just the Oppo for ...