fairmountdan

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Need advice on Budget CD player for this system...
Well, just to put a period on this thread....I bought a used Music Hall MMF CD-25 from Jeff's Sound Values for about $300. I'm more than pleased. There does seem to be some of the often complained about harshness in string sound on classical music... 
Need advice on Budget CD player for this system...
To all who have posted or e-mailed me privately, my most sincere thanks. Several have made some generous offers on quality stuff. I find myself going back and forth on what to do but all the time learning something about digital which is what I re... 
Need advice on Budget CD player for this system...
Mechans, you and others have given very good advice that I am doing some more research on. Looking back, I should have given a rough figure for what I wanted to spend in order to help others give good advice. The good part though is that now I hav... 
VPI HW 19?
Markd51, thanks for the response. One upgrade I'm considering is a new arm. Guess that means an new armboard?? I have a Sumiko Premier FT 3 but guessing there's better out there. Another is a worry about motor burning out. Can't tell from VPi's we... 
VPI HW 19?
For clarification.. my complaint is that with the discontinuing of the line spare parts may soon, if not already, be unavailable. Also wondering if anyone will be able to work on it as I'm not much of a tinkerer myself. Yes, nothing lasts forever ...