jl35

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small footprint Class A mono blocks and pre amplifier
the Capri 2 is superb, and the phono and DAC cards are easily user installable, if you find one without...but the Capri 2 can only accept one, not both of these options... 
Items for sale without remotes.
very remote !!! 
Items for sale without remotes.
just last night found my CD transport remote, gone for a few months, for the transport I use on my desktop...in another room... 
Items for sale without remotes.
I've lost remotes, broken remotes, and had remotes stop working. Never lost a main system remote, but I tend to not use the remotes in secondary or small room systems, and they can disappear after months or years... 
Streaming only for Tidal Premium
be aware that despite the name, Premium is Tidal's low quality audio service, and that HiFi is their CD quality service...confusing choice of labels... 
Axe to grind know it alls
Yes, nothing like a good informative audio discussion... 
REL Subwoofer. Your input requested
I have the REL S/5 SHO and it's terrific, as is the REL connection system, though I did get the REL upgrade cable... 
Axe to grind know it alls
I don't mind when they put up threads, but too often they hijack and redirect the threads of others ... 
Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria?
CD and LP are not a thing from the past, they are both wonderful formats.  Streaming can be fun too. No reason to limit yourself, especially if you already own CD's and so many can be found so cheaply now...somehow hate having to open a menu on my... 
Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria?
if you like slot load it's very good 
Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria?
Maranta CD6006 way below your price. Cambridge CXC with Schiit DAC. Rega Apollo used.  Good places to start your search.  
Need under $1500 preamp for my system
Rowland Capri, phono stage is an optional user installable option... 
Digital Assistance Required
there are actually many HDCD discs that do not state they are HDCD, but it's a great format if you have a HDCD player... 
Budget Audiophile system under 2k
the Magnepan LRS possibly, depending on room size and listening and music type preferences 
Budget Audiophile system under 2k
The Musical Fidelity M2si Integrated Amp now on sale for $599 and one of the Elac Debut speakers now on sale would be a great start...I'm also very impressed with the Marantz CD6006