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Thoughts/Opinions on Technics SL-G700M2 CD/SACD Player
these guys have open box in either black or silver. https://hifiheaven.net/product/technics-sl-g700m2-sacd-cd-player-network-streamer-digital-preamp-silver-open-box/ confirm: true open box, gets full OEM warranty.  
Receiver Too Weak?
I frequently prefer forcing '2 channel stereo' setting rather than the default surround a lot of programming defaults to. you can also try 'direct'.  
classical quartet watching/listening
Streaming, in my office, I starting with Imaging as the PRIMARY goal, it works excellently ONLY when centered in my desk chair, only with 2 channel stereo content, the balance on the amp has been adjusted to compensate for the wall on the left sid... 
classical quartet watching/listening
Audio Only If you are getting distinct and enjoyable imaging with any, many sources, then both that content's engineers and your system (in your space) are doing a great job. Once that capability is established, the greater or lesser imaging is a... 
3 tone control integrated amp/preamp
Hmmmm, what's the goal? I've got a nearly new dual 31 band EQ I'm not using since I got my hearing aids. Live near me, Plainfield, NJ, 07062? Borrow it, find the frequencies that make a difference in your space, then re-define your quest. btw, ... 
Help Deciding On New Speakers For Small Room, $10k budget
Joseph Audio still uses the Infinite Slope Crossover Technology of Richard Modafferi, the most amazingly distinct speakers you will ever hear, I loved my JSE Model II’s in a larger room, they still sound awesome in my friend’s even large space, I ... 
Burn Twetter Speaker
not saying it isn’t your amp, however some tweeters burn out too easily. The beloved Dynaudio D21 was OEM Tweeter for the JSE Infinite Slope Model II’s. I got mine used with burnt tweeters, replaced them with Dynaudio 21’s. Every party my teenag... 
Ken Fritz's $1M Dream System update
Did anyone hear it?  
Looking for more advice on purchasing a new turntable.
"along with the prima Luna phone stage" please give us the model number so we know it's capabilities. ................................. Think long, think a few cartridges, perhaps MM, MC, and Mono, thus at least an arm with changable headshell,... 
Solid State Preamp to replace tube unit
allenf1963 buy a replacement tube set now, and an inexpensive tube tester, it will take the dread out of your life, listen without concern!!! you could install the new ones and keep your old ones that test good as spares. It's always good to hav... 
Solid State Preamp to replace tube unit
I can’t contribute re: SS for a main system, I prefer tubes. I did have a Tandberg Receiver that I liked a lot, I mishandled it’s input jacks, and replaced it with my one and only Yamaha piece: Receiver CR-1040, sounds darn good and feature full. ... 
suggestions for new phono stage
A different approach is to go for a vintage tube preamp with phono, get all the advantages of it’s sound and features for all sources as well as phono, and if needed, add a SUT for LOMC. I bought this MX110z model and had Audio Classics overhaul ... 
Pine Tree Audio interconnects
They made me a custom phono cable: my specific length, my specific din connector (long neck without wide shoulder), my color choice, I chose their braided construction. Priced similar to their default reasonably priced offerings. Excellent people... 
New cartridge ideas...
When I consider buying a used cartridge, perhaps broken cantilever, I send the listing to Steve at VAS, based on his years of re-building, he advises me which ones to avoid, perhaps he could help you shorten your list before you zero in on something  
New cartridge ideas...
I enjoyed reading about your cartridge’s unique technology, I sure would like to hear it. I think you should bring it here, we could compare it to a few!!! Anywhere near Plainfield, NJ, 07062? ZYX Cartridge Info I do not advise used, but, caref...