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$1500 system for a friend
Does your friend wish to purchase new or is he/she willing to enter the used market?What is size of room where the system is to be placed? I would consider the Onkyo 7030 CD player at ~$150. A well built player, over 15lbs., with digital output al... 
Cambridge Audio CD Player Has Died
Kitjv, Thanks for the feedback. 
Buyer is claiming damage that was done by him!
Yogi, Sorry to hear of your problem. I truly hope that should you refund the buyer for cost of the grills, he provides you with positive feedback.  
Cambridge Audio CD Player Has Died
Kitjv, I would like to her your thought aon the transport after you have had time with it. Thanks. 
Whats in your second system?
My secondary system is rolled out onto my back deck for spring/summer/fall listening. I live in the country so do not disrupt neighbors. It has been evolving over the last few years. Currently consists of:Apple MacBook Pro with PureMusic, AIFF fil... 
My beloved CDP finally bit the dust
Congrats on your purchase! I likely will also purchase the Tubadour. Did you buy the basic model or upgraded one?  
What were some of your early Hi-End audio gear/influences?
AR3a speakers, Dynaco PAS3 pre, Dynaco ST-70 amp, AR TT - 1969 
Best budget preamp for my entry level system?
Check out the Parasound Zpre3 add here on audiogon. Might just be the ticket. 
1973
I was out of the service (Navy), lived in Denver most of that year, stereo purchased on Okinawa was in storage in Iowa. Stereo was finialy set up once I entered college in 74. 
Best budget preamp for my entry level system?
Well, regarding the USP-1 vs. PT-100 comparison, given the information supplied by auxinput, between these two choices I would be inclined to purchase the USP-1 due to design approach/build quality. I agree that 10 years does not represent 'old' f... 
Separate Phono Pre - $$ before I will hear a SIGNIFICANT difference vs. integrated?
Well, if you think you might want to upgrade your vinyl system, via cartridge or phonostage, then I would start with the Mani and a line level integrated. You can test the value of the Mani over the phonostage within the NAD receiver prior to purc... 
celestion 100 or b&w dm 601 s2
+1 viridian. Seems you have heard them both. What is your take? Can you hear them with your amp? 
Best budget preamp for my entry level system?
Well, the USP-1 is ~10 years old. The PT-100 is new. Not knowing the comparative build quality or sonics hard to say which way to go. Likely the new one could be returned if it doesn't work out. Both seem to offer much at their price point.Matchin... 
Best budget preamp for my entry level system?
If you hadn't already purchased the amp, I would have suggested an integrated. Since you have the amp, and wish not to sell it, the PT-100 offers allot for the money; phonostage, DAC, headphone amp, and 3 additional line level inputs.  
Help !
+2 on the Roberjerman suggestion.