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A Low Cost Pleasant Sounding Used CD Player?
@tsampa better than all the CD players I have owned. Replaced a highly rated Sony NS. Noticeably improved my system. Originally purchased because my DAC only had a USB input. And the Shanling had USB out. I have no regrets.    
A Low Cost Pleasant Sounding Used CD Player?
If using an external DAC consider a transport. If redbook CD’s is all you have a Shanling ET-3 is less than $1k. Yes I own one.   
What are the best GaN Amplifiers available today?
So far I am satisfied with Class D Audio’s mono blocks. Gonna say it takes around fifty hours for them to start settling in. That is all the older they are.   
Audio influencers on YouTube hiding comments from public view
I failed to find MillerscarbonsTheAudioFiles on YouTube.   
FYI - QoBuz Hi Fi partner playlists
@hgeifman +1  
Help please! Something amiss with my digital chain
Based on personal experience put some Ray’s tubes in the Aero. Get rid of the surge protector. Before spending money on power conditioning have an electrician come in and run a couple dedicated lines for power supply. (I assume you own your home)... 
the gateway product that turned you into an audiophile
Wish I could remember. I moved out of the house when I was 18. My roommate and I both had stereo’s. Receiver, turntable, speakers. I am guessing Radio Shack.  I do not know the definition of “audiophile”. I might not truly qualify. I am more inter... 
Looking to Develop A Short List of Amplifier Candidates For A Pair Of JBL 4367 Speakers
Contact Class D Audio. They have a you have nothing to loose trial. Try the matched pair of GAN FET mono blocks? I was in the same boat whereas I needed some amps I could move around with ease. I have a new pair (14 pound ship weight) that arrived... 
Best products and process to polish piano black KEF speakers
Renaissance Micro-Crystalline Wax Polish  
Transport--Used PS Audio PerfectWave or New Teac VRDS 701T????
If you are a streamer and only play Redbook CD’s IMO the Shanling ET-3 for the money is hard to overlook. Yes I own one nevertheless I am happy with the product.   
Looking for a Short High Quality HDMI Cable
Blue Jean +1  
Chair
My FlexSteel custom order never lets me down.   
Streamer recommendation
If you do not mind experimenting build a Linux based NUC (or have built) and install Euphony to run Qobuz. You’d be surprised at the results for a mere pittance of capital outlay.  Invest in a decent power supply for the NUC.   
Great recordings with great harmonies from 1960s
Tommy James and the Shondells?  
Advice on a good Digital Coax Cable to run between my Transport and DAC?
I am using an Audio Envy AES cable. Seems quite capable.