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jayctoy

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Tube vs Solid state for Preamp
Backert preamp as superb.  
Ideal Qualities of a CD/SACD Transport
Iam very familiar with your theta gen  DAC VII Its a heck of a good DAC , it will compete with new DAC sound wise. SACD are amazing when they work.I think they are sensitive with their lens. If you don’t have sacd collections? I go DAC and transpo... 
Marantz SA10 sacd player
I have two choices deltronics and Midwest here in Illinois but I need to get the parts . This will prevent my playerl staying in their shop too long.  
Marantz SA10 sacd player
Anyone know the parts number of SA10 optical  laser assembly. I called encompass but not able to locate it because they don’t have parts number.  
Marantz SA10 sacd player
Elliottbnewcombjr maybe I will buy 3 or 4 laser assembly for my Sa10 and RUBY FOR FUTURE USED JUST IN CASE.thanks for the link  
REAL MUSIC VS. SHOW MUSIC PERFORMANCE AT AUDIO SHOWS. PRESENTATION V. PERFORMANCE? WHY?
Very few speakers can play all genre , maybe Iam wrong example I prefer my KLH on classical. And since my Andra were voice on piano , when I play piano music I go with the Andra.Both KLH  model 9 and Andra both   are very capable, there are some m... 
Seeking Bookshelf Recommendations
If your amp is tube my choice is Omega Alnico. If your amp is solid state T least 100 w I go with Borensen x1 . Kef meta is a good one.  
Music first or sound first?
In my case I started liking good sound first, then my friend told me my system sounds so good but it’s not musical, So I then pursue the musical side.  
Andrew Singer Of "Sound by Singer" passed away yesterday
Honestly to turn you away from the store just because you don’t look like you can afford their stuff. That really hurt most of us. I was treated the same. Where they won’t even say hello , and they ignore me even if I asked.In this when people pas... 
Marantz SA10 sacd player
Sharri thanks  I totally agree with you.  
Marantz SA10 sacd player
Thanks. Jafant  
Schitt Yggdrasil More is Better
I think the LIM was the model that was originally reviewed by Robert Harley.i have the gungnir I like it.If I will ever upgrade I go for the LIM.  
Marantz SA10 sacd player
Sharri most of the service listed I called they reroute me to United Radio who will not repair out of warranty.Hopefully Deltronics or Stereo Rehab will be able to fix it. I will try to inquire when Iam no longer busy.Thank you.  
Marantz SA10 sacd player
TVAD thank you. I will try.  
Suggestions for power amps
TVAD yes this hobby not only requires knowledge, time but also money. I agree when you desire good things in life and in audio ? It get expensive.But if you have the money and time and knowledge and it’s your passion my advice GO FOR IT.