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CD transports or players
I bought a used Rega Apollo and a McCormack Transport, both perform well and are well under $1200 used.I use a Schiit Bifrost to play my streaming music, and I have to say that sometimes I prefer it to CD's. I love the ease and accessibility of st... 
Speakers for Rock - up to 1kusd
The PMC look nice, but as you say, at a greater price.Did you ever contact Zu?The Sansui is a bit long in the tooth, unless there are good audio repair stores in Argentina, I would consider something a bit more recent.B&W make some really nice... 
HESITANT with NEW member sellers
The same stuff happens on the high end watch forums. So, if there is a high priced, well desired item; scammers will always be near.OP- all the advice you have received is good. Use your best judgement, and remember that item will always be sold a... 
HESITANT with NEW member sellers
As a fairly new member of Agon. I can understand your trepidation.Agon is not responsible for your transactions. You have to exert due dillegence.I think you have done well by steering away from purchasing  equipment from sellers with no prior rat... 
Buying Without Audition
Where is the OP? If you are reading this, what did you end up doing? 
Dac Suggestions for Rega System
I went with a Schiit Bifrost multibit. I comes at a great price and I am impressed with the sound reproduction. I have a Rega Apollo, too, but haven't connected it to the bifrost, yet. 
Music server
Yeah johnziomas, I could have used my android, but I really need a larger screen as my eyes aren't what they used to be. I have to say that Lenovo  monitor is pretty nice-great resolution and easy to use touchscreen. 
engineering mistakes on recordings
It's why Donald Fagan and Steely Dan records sound so good. They pay attention to details and understand the subtleties of music.If you listen to current/popular music, you just have to lower your standards. 
Music server
elberoth2, I believe it is 12 volt, but don't quote me.2channel, I built a micro PC for my digital music. It runs Win10 and I have J River and a bunch of streaming music apps.For a monitor, I bought a used Lenovo Thinkvision monitor(LT1423p). It w... 
Structural beam in middle of listening room
Great!I am glad the column isn't a problem.Do you have subs? If so, you could probably move the speakers forward even more. Who is GIK? 
Elevating subwoofer about two feet off the floor
Emailists,They have some for sale on another listing, but are higher priced.http://www.ebay.com/itm/TUBE-TRAP-Room-Treatments-FOR-PICKUP-IN-NYC-/371636446080?hash=item568742238... 
Structural beam in middle of listening room
Jferro, have you tried any of the positions yet?As far as the beam being distracting, I usually listen to music at night, preferrably with the lights off. That's when I can really 'see' the soundstage.I have a pair of columns delineating the LR an... 
Speakers for Rock - up to 1kusd
Yes, I deal mostly with Gerrit. He is very communicative and will help you as best he can. Should they not be able to ship to you, I would love to travel to Argentina. The speakers would be my luggage!  
Manley Chinook
Okay folks, I understand both of your viewpoints, but, remember what it was like before the internet?You had to take the equipment to a dealer, have them ship it to the manufacturer, have the work done, then have it shipped back to the dealer, and... 
Music server
A quick google for the manual says there is a  RESTORE & UPDATE DVD. So, Cary should step up and give it to you.If they don't, I would definitely post your experience.Other than that, I would do what elberoth2 suggested or build your own serv...