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Basement 7.2 recommendation
Arendal is of interest to me as I've ordered one of their subwoofers--a couple channels (below) had >1 relevant video    
Vintage Technics SL-1300 poltergeist--help!
To clarify, when this doesn't happen one couldn't ask for a better playback experience.  It can't be forced to misbehave and doesn't seem to matter whether playback was initiated with "Start" control or via user manually starting playback. Also in... 
Sonus faber center speaker as front?
I have been wondering the same for L / C / R being replaced by C / C / C but I would be shopping for something likely from one of Paradigm lines. I first gave this some consideration with some used (I refuse to call the 1990s or 2000s as "vintage... 
To DAC or not to DAC ?
Lots of good banter here... I can recommend considering the RME ADI-2 DAC FS.  You need to Google this one because saying it's a DAC is a substantial understatement.  In fact, I got mine as much for its headphone amp and its DSP features as for b... 
For SACD fans only
@fred60  No matter what you do, I recommend getting a Sony UBP-X800M2 (or similar) for $250 or thereabouts.  This way you have something to fall back on the next you might need it...Plus, if you buy the Sony first you have something that a high-pr... 
Class A into Class AB
I found the real sweet spot.  I bought a 1970s vintage Yamaha CA-800.  A very nice class AB 55 or 60w into 8ohms ...with a wonderful *twist* above & beyond its classic look.It has an operating mode switch whose purpose is to keep the amp opera... 
Budget Phono preAmp
Also a Schitt Mani supporter...  built like a tank--I would recommend buying it and using it while you audition others ($$$) and keep the one that clearly whips its ass.  You may have to try 2-3... 
Best dac under $2500 - comparing build quality and technologies
I haven't used a large enough variety of DACs to be an expert; however, I can tell you if you also need a great headphone/IEM solution -and- you have hearing issues such that you need some DSP help to maximize your experience, the RME ADI-2 DAC FS... 
Outlaw Audio RR2160 MKII
What material are the front panel knobs and buttons on the Outlaw Audio RR2160 MKII ?  Are they plastic or metal?  The images on their web site appear more like plastic but not sure?  Thanks!