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I know nothing : Budget Under $1k
I agree with ZDs position on this, well explained. One additional benefit will be that the power supply in the receiver will only be driving 3 channels instead of 5. That can’t hurt either. 
Need New CD Player or new DAC
Dylanfan, sounds like a DAC with a tube based output may best suit your taste. I have not heard the Jolida however have the Jolida Fusion pre and enjoy it very much. There are other Tube DACs available but having not heard them I can’t make recomm... 
Need New CD Player or new DAC
Your 6005 can’t be very old. I would be inclined to go the DAC route with quality cable as suggested by Lowrider57. Buy a used DAC noted to have a good analog output stage. There are many used older DACs that sound very good, only lacking in their... 
How NOT to sell an item on Audiogon
Enjoyed this post, Thanks! 
Rip LP's to Digital
Buconero, after trying LP conversion the used CD approach is what i have taken. Download a used CD copy on my computer used the CD in my car, or better yet, make playlists and burn them for my car. Far less time consuming. 
Rip LP's to Digital
I am not prepared to enter the debate as to approaches to A to D conversion, I have played with a A to D converter with software and found it to be easy to do however don’t know what might be best in that approach. I think i might be interested in... 
overwhelmed by record rituals
+1 Mcanaday, Thanks for the post Whart! 
What is the best usb convertor
Yes Zd, if I had the resources i also would like to try the Off-Ramp. But then again, I might also be upgrading my entire system.I agree with David, if one was to spend ‘Off-Ramp’ type $$$ a newer DAC may be in order. Not knowing more about Ramy’s... 
Better than the Project Carbon TT for $ 500.00
I think Johnnyb os spot on. Buy the Carbon DC. Upgrade to the 2M Blue cartridge after wearing out the red. Enjoy your vinyl as is. 
What is the best usb convertor
The V-Link serves well and is inexpensive. I bought a Link II on AG for $70. I find several on E-bay at $100 or less. I have an Audiophilio 2/Purepower in my main rig. That combo is better however at ~5x the price on the used market. The V-Link re... 
Computer based system. Need advice on DAC.
You need to mention what inputs might you use other than computer and also which file types you might use via your computer. There are many DACs available, new or used at or under $500 which might serve you well. Especially if a computer is your o... 
New garage speaker placement?
If you are willing to hang speakers on a wall instead of using within wall types, and for $500 and something that will sound nice:Pioneer SP-22lr speakers ($129),Pioneer A-20 amplifier ($270),Pioneer makes a subwoofer that mates with the SP22s (i ... 
opinions
I owned the Sansui AU-555 back 70’s and agree with Tls49 and Onhwy61. That said, I would buy something much newer as suggested in your other thread. Never mind my question concerning the AR2s there. Enjoy! 
300 budget
I agree with the Yamaha and Onkyo recommendations. Are you using AR2 speakers? 
BEL 1001 service in 2013?
Thanks Weebeesdad. I drive my BEL with a Jolida Fusion tube pre and enjoy what I am hearing from the tube/SS combo. The BEL is probably the best piece of gear in my system. Got a good buy on a used one. Please keep us posted when your find service...