jl35

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if you had my system and $2,000 budgeted for an upgrade, where would you spend it?
agree on get rid of the Cardas. If you go with Transparent, their general upgrade recommendation order is source to pre, speaker cable, pre to amp.  Though often a good deal determines the order... 
When is your Hifi good enough?
or sometimes, a sideways, no cost change, can be fun, as you listen from a different perspective, not better or worse... 
How to take pictures for selling
totally agree how many take multiple pictures, but none of the back... 
How to upgrade in pieces - or - tell me about your journey!
for small spaces, many consider it an advantage to use monitors and a sub, that way both can be optimally placed. Again, a matter of personal preference and your room... 
How to upgrade in pieces - or - tell me about your journey!
206 vs 208 in a small room is something your dealer should know 
How to upgrade in pieces - or - tell me about your journey!
I would also wonder about the 208, a fairly large multi driver speaker,  in a 13x13 room...something you would want to listen to before buying... 
How to upgrade in pieces - or - tell me about your journey!
I like the idea of starting with speakers. Sometimes when buying used, the buying order can be determined by finding a good deal.  You have certainly picked good stuff, though need to make sure they all work well together, which is the hard part... 
Am I too cynical?
OTOH there aren't really any other places for those companies to advertise. I often thought it was more that the mags wouldn't run the negative reviews...and for the OP, Linn has advertised in those mags for years, they just make way too many mode... 
How to upgrade in pieces - or - tell me about your journey!
Have you listened to all of the components you mention? 
Is the main reason audio equipment depreciates so much is
can't leave out advertising costs...I'm a cable guy, but $50.000 speaker cables are beyond my understanding... 
I was thinking the other day about all the audio stores that were around when I was a kid
HiFi Buys had Lansing, E Lansing and other ones too...gone a long time...Karl was the owner I believe... 
After Several Years, Time to Upgrade: Your Suggestions
Peachtree is selling off their 225 watt integrated/DAC for about half price 
Portable Headphone Amp with Wall Charger
thanks much 
Portable Headphone Amp with Wall Charger
the Oppo looks very interesting.  How do I charge it if I do not have a computer? Thanks  
What's up with the ridiculous offers?!?
what is lowball to me is also different for an item that has been listed for under one hour vs an item that is unsold after 25 days...