honeybee2012

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Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
I love these cords, I run them from Hoover Dam to my house......no, seriously, @jazzonthehudson  has the best power solution, an isolation transformer is the way to go.   A snake oil free solution IMO. 
How good is the Technics 1200 Mk2 with all the KAb upgrades?
Great find.  I cannot imagine having such a jewel on hand and forgetting about it.i have the same rig.  Love it!  My VPI (classic 4) ls wonderful, but the 1200 MK2 is much easier to use. 
WHAT'S UP WITH MARANTZ?
As OP, I suggest we close this thread.   Most posters are of a like mind, a reference item from a company with an esteemed history should offer their classic color scheme as an option. Especially at such a lofty price for a SACD player which is, i... 
WHAT'S UP WITH MARANTZ?
@hifiman5 i called Audio Advisor.   Gold is not available in North America.  Catalog is in error. 
WHAT'S UP WITH MARANTZ?
I live in Tucson AZ.  Can't have a black car here.  We go for 90 or so days in a row at 100 F.    It is not unusual to get a good stretch at 110F.    
WHAT'S UP WITH MARANTZ?
AUDIO ADVISOR advises the SA 10 is only available in North America in Black.Catalog (page 62) is in error. 
WHAT'S UP WITH MARANTZ?
Hi @czarivey Why would the tax be higher in the USA for silver? 
WHAT'S UP WITH MARANTZ?
@hifiman5 please let let us know if you get a response from Marantz.thanks 
WHAT'S UP WITH MARANTZ?
@jmcgrogan2 .Agree 100%.    In the US at least, I have seen overhead photos of freeways/parking lots with 80% of the cars in white or silver.   
WHAT'S UP WITH MARANTZ?
Just joking about anti Americanism. Understand that companies do market research and go with the highest profit model.  Not a big fan of black -  some people like red cars, some don't - no big deal.You would think, however, that when you get to a ... 
WHAT'S UP WITH MARANTZ?
@milpai  Yes, I know, this is an example of anti Americanism by Marantz. 
WHAT'S UP WITH MARANTZ?
All kidding aside, they should have a "classic" champagne option.  I know they had color options in Europe.    
WHAT'S UP WITH MARANTZ?
After the gold rush. 
Quack System Upgrades
mbaudio has it backwards.   By definition Snake Oil has to have TWO components; unbelievable performance claims and wildly expensive products, therefore, following this precept:Audioquest cables make outragous claims and are expensive.BlueJeans ca... 
Entry Level Interconnect Reccomendations
I think Blue Jeans Cable uses Belden.  BJC builds to your order.  Good value!