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Power for Klipschorns
What is your Vinyl rig? If you go the route of a AVR, I believe few have phono stages. I don't see that as a problem as there are many quality budget ones available. Need one that best matches up with your cartridge. I believe Klipsch sound best w... 
The next step to a better system
Congrats on the Oppo! I don't stream that often, use Pandora with our living room system. I would like to try Spotify which allows listening to entire albums. I believe it costs~$10/mo however.  
Are there used/mint balanced pre-amp with a few unblanced inputs under $2000??
My experience buying, selling, and watching sales on AG is that items that are sought after and priced right often sell within the 1st day.  
Recommnedations for moderately price balanced IC's, and adaptors to an RCA end
Sounds like the HI-FI Plus cd was mastered at low volume and you max out the gain in the Sphinx pre.  
8-16 ohm budget speakers
Erik, thanks for that link. There was a time when I I would enjoy making my own speakers however for now I already have too many projects on the books. Did look like these speakers would be easy to build and serve my needs. 
8-16 ohm budget speakers
rsfphil, Thanks for the Tekton rec. I looked Tekton up and now have the Mini Lore Monitor's on my short list. Imagine them to be hard to find on the used market. I plan on giving them a call tomorrow.  
8-16 ohm budget speakers
I will check out Tekton. Thanks. 
help a Die hard ANALOG guy choose a budget CDP
When I read your post I thought of the Marantz SA-8005. Hifiman beat me to it. I have heard it however don't own one. Would if I was looking for a CDP in your budget for the reasons stated by hifiman. Has a smooth warm sound yet detailed enough fo... 
8-16 ohm budget speakers
I am still looking for speakers compatible with my ST-70 and budget. Never thought that this would prove to be such a daunting task. Most speakers listed as 8 ohms fall to 4 ohms or below somewhere across frequency range. In addition sensitivity r... 
Please Buy These Speakers!
Glad this worked out for you. Also proved to be a great find for the Asian gentleman.  
Any experience with the Infinity Primus P363?
After doing a google search it seems that this speaker may be a 4 ohm speaker, at least based on the measurements by one reviewer. I am looking for a speaker that doesn't drop below 6 ohms across freq range. I will research further. 
Pros & Cons of Buying an Integrated with Built-in DAC?
I looked this integrated up. I like the clean looks and simple design. The 'less is more' approach. Now to find a dealer located such that when I travel I might hear one. Currently  I own a Jolida Fusion pre, driving a BEL 1001 MK V.  I went from ... 
Marantz and Stereophile?
I recall seeing in print that the Marantz PM5003, 4, 5 were made in China. The PM6000,7000, and 8000 series made in Japan.  
Pros & Cons of Buying an Integrated with Built-in DAC?
Congrats! I am not familiar with this integrated. Will look it up.  
Recommnedations for moderately price balanced IC's, and adaptors to an RCA end
Forgot to mention:  If I had to pay AL for the knowledge gained from him via this forum I would be broke!