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Items for sale without remotes.
How about: No remote AND no original box? Stolen? 
Your first system and your journey...
"Oh yea discarded headphones from Spanish class." Hilarious! 
Your first system and your journey...
 @fuzztone - Allied Radio Superstore! On Western in Chicago. Musicraft! Weren't they on Oak street? Near north? Bought an Empire 698 turntable (demo) at their going-out-of-business sale.I think someone bought the rights to "Allied Radio" name and ... 
Just Curious - About using a AV Receiver as main unit
"quality AVR" is the key. The giants pop out crap because 90% of people think spending more than $500 for an AV receiver is foolish. My Onkyo full retail is close to $1800. For that much they can afford good parts. Don't worry about your topic. I'... 
Just Curious - About using a AV Receiver as main unit
jay73 - Don't let it get to you kid. Most of us are on your side.Enjoy the miracle. 
Cary Preamp SLP-94L
Here you go...https://audioresearch.com/ar-package/reference-5se-reference-phono-2se-reference-250/ 
Cary Preamp SLP-94L
Audio Research Ref 5SE. The gold standard for the last decade (until the Ref 6 arrived). 
Best songs to test speakers
Does your system have "Legs"?Malcom Arnold: A Sussex Overture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vGwF-dKOOg 
Your first system and your journey...
Kenwood KR-77 receiver (24 wpc), Garrard SL-95B with Pickering cart, Allied Bookshelf speakers -12 inch woofer, horn midrange, ? tweeter (comparable to Klipsch Forte). Sixteen years old and Hendrix was still making records. Gotta love it... 
You just won a $5,000 audio gear only gift card
Aurender or Lumin streaming/server thig-a-ma-jig. 
EVER FEEL LIKE A TOTAL NITWIT DISCOVERING AN ARTIST LATE IN THE GAME?
Sarah Jarosz - Saw her on Austin City Limits some years ago. She’s working on her fifth album. Think "Acid Roots". BTW, Love brother Chris, RIP. 
Just Curious - About using a AV Receiver as main unit
I don’t think AVRs are all that bad. My 11 year old Onkyo (post HDMI) is more than adequate for casual listening. It 1. Does not distort 2. Has no noticeable frequency imbalances 3. Is very dynamic (you should see the power supply tranny on this b... 
Hearing aids for audiophiles?
Was addressing to currently unaffected. And don’t smoke tobacco. Those tiny blood vessels feeding you auditory nerves don't react well to poisons of any kind. 
Hearing aids for audiophiles?
Prevention. Start early. Don't work in a machine shop and don't drink alcohol. 
Mood Music
#2 - Pops singing "A Kiss to Build a Dream On".