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Advice for upgrading my system
I tried re-reading my previous post and it gave me a headache.Let me try again...I recommend B&W 800 series speakers.You can get a used 800D3 (flagship) speaker for low $20s.You could probably get a new 802D3 for same money.Please note: B&... 
Advice for upgrading my system
Ask yourself why you feel you need to upgrade? What doesn't your current system do? 
Ayre DX-7 CD / DVD - Need laser head replaced - anyone know who I can pay to help me?
The OP said, after talking to Ayre I presume: "Yes, the platter is a Pioneer 333 laser pick up and it is not made anymore.".Then the OP said (after looking on EBAY?): " Yes I was surprised. There are a ton of them out there and it’s wasn’t hard."... 
Ayre DX-7 CD / DVD - Need laser head replaced - anyone know who I can pay to help me?
I think manufactures should either stock replacement drives for every unit they sell or provide an extra in the box it comes in. The drive is what goes (fails) first in, probably, 99% of these devices. Also, drives are what becomes obsolete (no lo... 
Ayre DX-7 CD / DVD - Need laser head replaced - anyone know who I can pay to help me?
 I wonder why Ayre doesn't know this? More interested in selling you a new one than fixing your old one?  
Interesting HDMI Problem: OPPO UDP-205
I didn't read your entire post but it seem like you should connect the Oppo to an HDMI on the TV that is NOT the ARC return and connect the ARC return HDMI to the Emotiva HDMI input to get sound. Sorry if I'm totally off base... 
Best preamp with built in phono stage?
I liked playing vinyl through my (former) Mac C22 reissue. 
What Is The Most Romantic Song That You Have Ever Listen To?
Poetry Man - YouTubePhoebe Snow 
Is this my Imagination? Shunyata Hydra 6 Delta and some power cords transformed my system.
What you're experiencing is call "low noise floor". The lower the better. 
Poor quality control crooked driver
"Good enough" is the enemy of great... 
Speaker suggestions please - going to the BIG city
Audio Consultants, last I heard, are no longer... 
Come on up to the House - Women Sing Tom Waits
Sarah Jarosz - Come On Up To The House - YouTube  
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I heard the Box
Research "Tekna Sonic" vibration control panels. These devices stick to the sides of your boxy speakers and convert vibration into heat.Long out of production, these need to make a comeback. 
Revel 226be vs. 228be
Should have much better bass...