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What CDs to buy
A few suggestions:   Blues & Blues/Rock - any of Joanne Shaw Taylor’s CDs - Gary Moore Legacy, Bad for You Baby - Luther Allison Live in Chicago; Live in Paris - Walter Trout We’re All in This Together, ALive in Amsterdam - Christone Kin... 
New CDP
@mihorn - Once again, different systems, different music, different setups, different rooms , who can tell what is causing the differences. And, not sure what anyone is to make from your last video example as there is a preponderance of back and f... 
New CDP
@mihorn    Maybe I missed it but where in the videos are the A/B comparisions within the same systems with the same recordings between the high end digital components and your modified Oppo?    
What is the current retail cost of your reference system?
@jpwarren58 - So go ahead and start - share yours.  
Gigawatt LS2 EVO power cord
Keep repeating that nonsense to yourself JB save the rest of us from it  
Audiphile Press: Am I jaded, experienced, or has it declined?
I have subscriptions to TAS & Stereophile, but I am not going to renew them when they expire. I find that when the copy of either one comes in the mail , I sit down breeze threw it for an hour or so and then dump it in the recycle bin. The rev... 
Conditioning cds and dvds, before playing
Agree with a couple of other posters how does putting wax on the label side have anything to do with the sound as the silver side is where the tracks are  
Curious to know your streaming and dac set up and the best recommended streamer under $15k
@woots  - If you haven't done so already, maybe circle over to WhatsBestForum ,it's quite possible that you may find some folks with either your model of Nagra DAC or one of their other models and who also stream.  
Rotel RSP 1069
I don't have this unit nor any AV processor, however are you sure that he has the input cable(s) in the right connections and is pressing the right input button on the remote? If so maybe it will be easier to just contact Rotel      
Cheapest but good cables….
@thomastrouble   read a couple of posts by member lak in the below linked thread , one of the posts also includes a review video . Maybe these will suit your taste and will satisfy your budget      
What's up with the Rega Apollo CD player?
Rega isn't making the Apollo any longer.  Just reach out to the company and ask them if there will be issues with repairs/parts; no one here is likely to know.  
My terrible Customer Journey with the Line Magnetic LM-503PA Mono Vacuum Tube Amps
I have had a LM 518IA for 5 or so years, zero issue. And as far as finding a reputable dealer in the US , Tone Imports is the distributor and I was directed by Jonathan Halpern of Tone to  Taylor  of GoldprintAudio in North Carolina . Both Jonatha... 
Qobuz dropping rights to my favorites. A pox on their house.
@kletter1mann "Google, there’s a lot of info out there" Yes there are some folks who have noted issues with early 80s CDs produced by a certain mfg in the UK where the outer edge turned bronze. There are plenty of folks voice no issue. There are ... 
The best plug in filter ever!
I have no reason to doubt the efficacy of this product as I realized a positive SQ benefit with a Shunyata Venom Defender plugged into an outlet which also has my power conditioner plugged into. However, I don’t get these types of comments "It be... 
Qobuz dropping rights to my favorites. A pox on their house.
"I guess I’ll get busy ripping CDs before they disintegrate. I’ve noticed that it’s already started." Really, disintegrating in what way? Have CDs since the outset and not a one is "disintegrating," and all play fine.