loomisjohnson

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Used Martin Logans
what wspohn said. their recent higher end models do sound much more coherent. 
Looking to purchase a 5.1 setup
accessories4less has a $700 package deal on klipsch/denon gear which should suit your needs 
streamer to DAC connection
i've been led to believe that optical is less prone to electrical/RF interference than  coax or usb. it's also better for longer runs. however, i believe coax has more bandwidth, and makes a more secure physical connection than optical, so i usual... 
B&K ST-140 amplifier buying decision
i believe the earlier version of the st140 had a blue/red B&K logo and the later one had a gold logo. i used to own the later (gold) version and it was a nice amp--warm and full-sounding-though slightly grainy and not the most transparent. ove... 
Need a DAC Recommendation.
Get a chord mojo for 500 or so and spend the rest on bourbon or weed 
Buying used: how old is too old?
jnovack, i still have my polk model 10s as well-damn things are indestructible and may still be the best speaker for drunkenly listening to 80s guitar rock at too high a volume. 
What are you streaming tonight?
16f4, I envy you your initiation 
Tune of the Day
Jet...look what you've done. Really  pretty tune. 
Tandberg 3001, 3002, 3003
trigz, if it was me i'd list 'em together on ebay with a starting bid of $999--you'd probably get more listing 'em separately but it's less hassle w/packing, shipping etc. 
Speaker suggestions please - going to the BIG city
dweller gave you good suggestions--pro musica in particular is a good store. if you get a chance, i'd also check out john at van l speakerworks (whose store is in norridge, about 8 miles west of wrigley field)--he's a trip. 
Looks for Headphone Tube Amp
i got an aune t1 tube headphone amp on ebay for around a hundo and really like it 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Wire...chairs missing..top that 
Tandberg 3001, 3002, 3003
if you look at sales on completed ebay, there's a lot of demand for those pieces--the tuner seems to get around a grand. i've always liked that old tandberg gear--it's unreliable but looks and sounds great 
Best music in 2020
+1 slaw. Oh Harvey rules and stories is a great record. Apropos of nothing, I heard a Beatles b side today, I'll get you, and deem it their finest composition. 
Replacement Remote Control For Cary SLP 05 Preamp
you can get a used harmony 650 for >$30 and add the cary in less than a minute + use it for all your other components, program macros, etc. one of my favorite toys.