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New, Very Interesting CD Transport
I see no mention of SACD, and "strictly a digital transport" "Optional internal upsampling to hi-res PCM or DSD comes courtesy of a CT7302CL chip." A bit more info about that would be helpful.  as well as over-clocking, filters if any ... the o... 
Broken banana plug and stuck in amplifier
take the cover off and push it out with something  
The "Very Best Record Cleaning Formulation"
One trick I use to prevent evaporation is to put two layers of thin clear plastic over the opening, then screw the cap shut. Works on gas cans also. kind of like teflon for pipe fittings. In fact, for some, like rubber restorer and liquid bearin... 
Complete vinyl system, TT to speakers, for $1500?
lewm The amp I posted is located in Tokyo, and is NEW https://www.ebay.com/itm/165033979424?hash=item266ccaae20%3Ag%3Aan4AAOSwlQddTTC-&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4LdsFKcPj80OgidQPACkhx0fJiZwhRVurCajSw3DxMpVq%2FBMagaTEoAhFQ3pdjSrjB4uRyX1a6Y... 
Ipad app sound level meters vs a portable sound level meters
phone apps are easy to get a sense of volume within the room, i.e. compare this to that however, to refine anything, speaker location, toe-in, .... it is better to put a simple sound pressure meter on a tripod, set at seated ear level at listenin... 
Center Channel Dialogue
hillbilly559 What have you tried?  
Complete vinyl system, TT to speakers, for $1500?
Something like this automatic turntable with built-in optional RIAA https://www.turntablelab.com/collections/automatic-turntables-turntables-with-automatic-operation/products/pioneer-pl-30-k-automatic-turntable An integrated Amp, already in Japa... 
Dumb Question
I went thru 9 Cd players, then chose the Sony xa5400 es SACD/CD player. I could not be happier. I am rediscovering my CDs, SACDs, and buying used ones. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/sony-sacd-player-scd-xa5400es-yay-or-nay If you read t... 
Turntable for girlfriend
Here is a fully automatic TT, with optional built-in RIAA phono preamp, up to line level which keeps it really simple. https://www.turntablelab.com/collections/automatic-turntables-turntables-with-automatic-operation/products/pioneer-pl-30-k-auto... 
The "Very Best Record Cleaning Formulation"
dekay my friend gave me one, it was awkward for me, can't remember why  
The "Very Best Record Cleaning Formulation"
jason considering the forces involved, I read somewhere something like 22 tons, enough to eventually wear diamond, the stylast must be worn off in the 1st half inch! here’s a quickie find "pressure exerted by a stylus on the groove of a record ... 
The "Very Best Record Cleaning Formulation"
Being frugal, non-scientific, I wash mine by hand in batches 10 at a time while listening to music. See 11th photo here https://www.audiogon.com/systems/9511 Cover the table with a plastic sheet (picnic table cover) The Kit: https://www.amazon... 
Cable re-termination in NJ area
I'm back, had surgery, had complications, rehab, now home, offer still good.  
speaker delivery
I used UPS ’Pack and Ship’ successfully three times. You give item’s unboxed size and weight to UPS, (seller measures/weighs for you, or get maker’s size/weight data online). UPS gives you an estimate, you decide whether to buy the item, then UPS... 
Can I Trust The Music Room's Product Description?
Maker’s warranty is always from INITIAL sales date. They usually only require a copy of the Original Sales Receipt to establish warranty start date. Invoice would need to say ’New’ or ’Open Box’ to qualify for a ’fresh start’ of a maker’s full wa...