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upgrade rec from meridian 508.24
also JC please update the repair shop results on your player when known. ty  
upgrade rec from meridian 508.24
Thanks for the comments. Hoosier: haven't reached out recently but I think I will now and update here on results. jason and reubert: thanks I'll check out reviews      
Conrad Johnson Tube Amp For CJ Premier 17ls
I have a premier 16 ls2 driving Premier 140s into Kef 104/2s. Just put new tubes in the 140 and I am again in audio nirvana. On great vinyl w my VPI Scoutmaster / Shelter 90x the 3d presentation and sound stage especially in the mid range with voc... 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
KEF 104.2s 1987 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
2006 MB E55 Loaded ... sweet 
Best cd player for under $800.00
If you can find it around your price ( I paid $ 850 for mine) a used Meridian 508.20 will blow anything else away. Check reviews and comments across the web, it's a golden find if you come across it. 
MD102 vs UpgradedFT101A/MD100
Hammy - I haven't yet but want to. What speaker lines and models can you recommend to take it the the next level worthy of my CJ sources? I know I looked at some full planar speakers (forget the models and prices) in the early 90s but the models I... 
MD102 vs UpgradedFT101A/MD100
10/21/04 Update: I caved in and upraded my tuner from the MD102 and MD100 to the MD106T - tube one with Kimber Cable silver wire. UNBELIEVABLE - it's the sound I was hoping for. I think the combination of the KKsilver accentuating the midrange wit... 
Anyone compare Conrad Premier to Rogue?
Regarding pre-amp versus amp upgrade first, my recent experience was going from a CJ PV12L / CJ MF200 to a CJ Premier 16ls2 /Premier 140. I upgraded the pre-amp first to a prem 16ls2 still using the MF 200, then upgraded the amp to the premier 140... 
MD102 vs UpgradedFT101A/MD100
10/13/04 update: Talking with manufacturer suggests noticeable difference between the optional kimber cable silver wire installed in the lower end unit versus standard copper in the md102. They suggest this causes some noticeable equalization over... 
MD102 vs UpgradedFT101A/MD100
Gordus, thanks for the link.