ericsch

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Help! Receiver or preamp? Im overwhelmed...
With your budget, I would recommend a used Marantz AV processor. I've had one for about 6 years, never had a problem. A used Anthem, a better piece, is over your budget. 
Has anybody bought or heard a Chinese knock off amplifier?
@skypunk Ruled by the Chinese Communist Party. 
JC3+ phono preamp
Parasound customer service is great. I have a Halo 5 channel amp that is wonderful. 
JC3+ phono preamp
I had a JC3+, it hummed. Got a Pass XP-15, problem solved. They come up used occasionally.   
Living in Japan. Any opinions on amplifiers?
Yes, what Erik said. Many Japanese sellers on Ebay, Accuphase and Luxman. 
Finally found THE SPEAKER!!!
@drewde All your suggestions above are basic to the setup of a home theater system. Most of us on this board know how to do this. In my 5.1 system (separate from my 2 channel system) it is virtually impossible to hear soft dialog without getting b... 
Jaw Dropping Improvement?
+1 on the Orchid with the Node.If you plan on keeping the Node, get a power cord from Cullen Cables. 
Eva Cassidy Documentary, Kay Commercial and New Album
Will this be available on vinyl? 
Qobuz charges
The French. 
Phono cable suggestions...?
Check out Silnote. 
Digital Front end for Dummies
My comments on the Node 2I are also based on the fact the price of admission is only $549. A few months ago Audio Advisor had it on sale for $100 off. I get it that there are better streamers available.  
Digital Front end for Dummies
Agree with what others have said about the Node 2i. I started with that and used it for a few months, sounded pretty good. Then got a MDHT Orchid with a WE 396A tube and with Qobuz, it's damn good. The Bluesound App is very good, it could use some... 
Perfect Pop Songs
The Knks, "Waterloo Sunset". 
Perfect Pop Songs
I haven't read the entire thread but, "God Only Knows". 
ISO Pucks with Harbeth and Sklyan Stands
I ordered the ISO Pucks. I'll try them out, they are returnable.Thanks for all of your comments.