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Genesis 900 subwoofer remote
I bought one in 1999, store demo, it was awesome. Made before Genesis went bankrupt and later reconfigured. By that time they were making the 928. I think it can only be controlled with the remote and plug in head unit. 
Which companies deserve a star for Christmas
Mark at Reno Hi Fi, Paul at Clear Day Cables 
Jeff Rowland Capri phono card removable?
I bought my Capri without a phono card, and installing the phono card was quick and easy. I have the moving coil card, and believe it is quite good, and an awesome value compared to an external. 
Breaking-in a Pass Amp
For X250.5 told by Pass dealer; 4 days on continually, then 4 days of 16 hours on, 8 hours fully off (not standby). I also felt it improved a little more after a few weeks of regular use following the 8 day break-in. 
USB or S/PDIF for Simaudio 100D
Thanks Meiwan. Was there a converter you found to be a good match with the 100D? 
USB or S/PDIF for Simaudio 100D
All the music on my computer is from redbook CD 
strange jazz boxed sets found on amazon
I have about dozen and have been very happy with them, sonically as well as musically. I believe they are European labels where copyright ends after 50 years. 
How do we remember 1970s amplifiers?
Loved Phase Linear 400 driving ESS Towers, but my budget dictated Yamaha integrated, which I still have (upgraded by Ezekiel). 
Best speakers in the 3000 -5000 range
Dali Euphonia MS4 
Should I try to improve speakers at $2000.00 range
I think that most listeners who have never heard the Celestions would probably prefer one of many newer/used $2000 speakers; however, having lived with and enjoyed them for so long, that might not be true for you. I have never been happy with the ... 
small speaker for office
Very happy with Era 4 in similar situation. 
I just started listening to my CD player again
Been very happy with Tekline and Audience power cords in your price range on various ARC CD players. 
I need advice on a good value for speakers
Dali Ikon 6, Vienna Bach Grand, Era 4 with Era 8 sub. 
Importance of Power cords feeding Conditioners
I just upgraded my two generations old BPT top of the line power cord, to their current top of the line, on my BPT power conditioner, ansd was quite surprised at the degree of improvement. 
Smallish floorstander that sounds good placed just
Vienna Bach Grand