jl35

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A cable question, sort of...
if it's the cable that came with the REL, you might want to consider an upgrade cable. I particularly like the upgrade REL and the Analysis Plus, and both come in much shorter lengths than the original REL... 
My list of seller red flags
If someone with perfect extensive feedback is offering an item I want at a great price in great condition and the price is firm... 
My list of seller red flags
as with sales, I look at feedback before considering a trade 
My list of seller red flags
a few years ago I listed a Portal Integrated amp. No offers or questions first two times, last time I received 3 full price offers within 3 hours. Ad was identical. I didn’t say it, but would not consider a trade. I’ve received many trade offers o... 
New Yamaha integrated amps
A used A-S2100 just went for $1200 here...super deal...I have the CD-S2100 and think it’s terrific...these models have been out for about 6 years now 
what's the point?
though Julian H did say he would choose the Mark Levinson of all the amps he reviewed...(I forget which model it was)... 
The peculiarities of a high value, low cost, amp
I've really liked the Odyssey Khartago Extreme, great price in part due to being sold manufacturer direct. They do extend the 20 year warranty to the second owner.  And can be upgraded at any time. Used ones usually well under $1000. I use the STA... 
Add an external DAC. Make my Oppo UDP-205 a true top player
curious why you are set on keeping the Oppo... for the price you could sell the Oppo for, and the money you are willing to spend on a DAC ...lots of listeners don’t like the Oppo for 2 channel music, either as an all in one player  or  as a transport 
what's the point?
if they sound the same to you, then of course buy the least expensive one made, and beyond that it's all wasted, not diminished returns... 
The peculiarities of a high value, low cost, amp
+1 mrd...also a good preamp match is vital with this amp; mine works very well with Nuforce HAP-100 and a passive pre. there is a long thread on preamp matches...but there are limits to 80 wpc 
What ICs do owners of Pass gear like?
Cerious Matrix.  Cerious GE with First Watt                           
Expectations after re cap of power-amp
I know a few professionals who won’t go near a Marantz vintage receiver  
Expectations after re cap of power-amp
it will sound much better...but don't expect it to sound nearly as good as the Classe amps you really want...but definitely worth the cost to recap... 
A queston of Classe', or other amps
The Hegel H360 integrated with DAC has come way down in price since it was discontinued  
A queston of Classe', or other amps
look at it as a system. The Rotel, Yamaha, and. Oppo  are nowhere near as good as your speakers