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Did the Old Receivers Sound Good?
Yes, But it is not about specs,that's marketing one up-manship, keep in mind, the main brands made their reputations with receivers, then separates .... Of course old equipment needs to be checked/renewed by a pro, components drift out of origina... 
Where's the remote?
This Chase RLC-1 Remote Line Controller solves remote volume, remote balance, 4 selectable inputs, two identical outputs, and it's 120 db signal to noise ratio is true, absolutely cannot tell if it is in-line except you get the features. You MUST... 
Turntable channel imbalance
reverse the rca cables, does the problem switch channels? are the rca connectors tight on both l and right?  
Changing from my pl600 (silver, DD) but I have shaky hands
 forget is there a budget?      
Changing from my pl600 (silver, DD) but I have shaky hands
Pioneer, fully Auto, Linear Tracking, serviced    
Changing from my pl600 (silver, DD) but I have shaky hands
Luxman fully auto    
Changing from my pl600 (silver, DD) but I have shaky hands
jvc fully automatic      
Who Would You Spend A Day With - Pick Two
Mike Lavigne (spelling?) and Chakster  
Proof of improvements in audio system sound quality....
fiction with an agenda?  
Where do you stop?
Let's not forget, the documented aging effect of not hearing highs as well as when younger. Of course, average does not mean you. Thus, young people might find silver 'bright', while some of us old dogs might benefit from a slight boost of the hi... 
Low cost SACD player with remote, display and SACD over HDMI
Good luck with the Oppo. the darn xa5400es with low hours is the same price now as when new. I like my xa5400ES so much, I just bought a spare remote control that popped up with low price.  
Changing from my pl600 (silver, DD) but I have shaky hands
   
Friday Night in San Francisco - SACD? Rumours?
I have not heard either. I only buy SACD’s if low price, perhaps find used. I have 2 lps of FNSF,  in terrific shape and CD version, I convince myself I prefer the vinyl. My perception of the advantage of SACD is reduced noise floor, nearly blac... 
Low cost SACD player with remote, display and SACD over HDMI
  kraftwerkturbo OP Yes, despite everyone here recommending OPPO 103 and 105, (I bought an Oppo 103) I did not see and difference from it's advanced video than my Sony Blu-ray player, and I tried audio only in my main system, both balanced and u... 
Low cost SACD player with remote, display and SACD over HDMI
Just a thought about the Sony xa5400-es. It is so good that you will re-discover your standard CDs as well as SACDs It is my choice after a big seek, went thru 9 players, happily told about it here. They are expensive, however, think about what ...