jl35

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I'm still mystified...
I generally agree. I will only ask the buyer to pay the paypal fee when I offer payment by check or money order as an option.  for lower cost stuff, I cover the paypal fee. but if a seller is offering a great price then I will still purchase.  
Do speaker cables need a burn in period?
My speaker and amp manufacturers strongly urged me to not open them up and reverse the internal wires  
Integrated Amp For Snell Type J's
I’ve used that Onkyo with Snell E lV. Great combo. Classe used to be great match with Snell 
Bordering on criminal, I know…
BAT VK3000SE Integrated at higher price, under $4000 used,  but still way lower than X350.8 plus preamp.  Not saying any of these are as good as the Pass, but way better than the Pioneer 
Bordering on criminal, I know…
Belles Aria and Soloist 1 Integrateds, have not heard their separates but supposedly excellent 
Bordering on criminal, I know…
Odyssey Khartago Plus or Extreme, I've owned both, can be had for about $600 used, outstanding. My main amp is Pass X250.8 
Bordering on criminal, I know…
there are some very good amps and integrateds that cost way less than the Pass and sound way better than your Pioneer while you're saving... 
Do speaker cables need a burn in period?
You know ! 
Do speaker cables need a burn in period?
I’m not sure I have heard burn in benefits from very inexpensive cables either... 
Integrated Amp For Snell Type J's
Belles Aria Integrated.  I have Snell D and Snell KII currently 
What is the best system one can make under $5000
though the Belles Aria Integrated is also excellent and may be an even better overall value since the OP wants phono 
What is the best system one can make under $5000
I use mine with Salk SongTowers, in second system,  and it is excellent 
What is the best system one can make under $5000
according to Audio Advisor, it's a clearance item, and no more can be ordered.  whether or not that's a marketing ploy... 
What is the best system one can make under $5000
don't know.  are they still making them? can't imagine they will make them much longer 
What is the best system one can make under $5000
Belles Aria Integrated (includes MM phono stage), Nuforce STA200 (on closeout) and Odyssey Khartago amps, Magnepan .7 and Salk SongTower speakers