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Help with upgrading Pre Amp
@infection,It is hard to believe that the STP-SE Stage 2 beats Pass XP-20, especially considering the price difference and the Pass reputation. I am not denying your experience; just very curious and can't believe it, considering the Pass brand. W... 
Goldenear Reference Vs. Focal Sopra #2.....pocket the $5k difference and don't look back?
I think it comes down to personal preference. I got a chance to listen to Goldenear (not sure about the model) at Audio Concepts in 2014, and it left me unimpressed. Surprised by @jnc's comment that they were "in your face" when he listened to the... 
Leather couch, leather love seat or single wooden chair
+1 on @tomcarr suggestion on Fabric and 3-seater.Leather will bounce the sound waves.3-seater - on days you listen alone, you can be right in the sweet spot. But try to get a petite size fabric sofa than a full sized one. 
Triple M icOn Smart TVC Preamp
Do you own it? What are your thoughts on it? 
Power Cords for Parasound
+1 on Cullen and Signal.I used to have Signal, then moved on to Cullen.Both are nice upgrades. 
KEF, ProAc, Monitor Audio and others
Can we get back to the original topic? 
Reference disc player...UDP 205 or Marantz?
@ jonasandezekiel,Why don't you try the Oppo 205? If you don't like it, you can return it and go with the Marantz. 
Hegel Mohican vs. Bryston BCD-3
@audiotroy While there are tons of people who have given up on CD and moved on using digital files, I feel there is still a significant number of folks like me or OP who like the CD ritual. It is the same as the LP users.A smartphone or tablet, is... 
wireless/bluetooth receiver
I think an Auris bluMe will get the job done for you and for $169. I have it in my system and use it for streaming music from my laptop or tablet or smartphone. I really love this product and hence the recommendation. I had a Logitech bluetooth re... 
Paradigm 3f, KEF reference 3, Monitor Audio PL300II
So Puli and Stebrn, are one and the same?But you have a nice sized room and equipment. Good luck on your loudspeaker search. You will not go wrong with any of them, on your shortlist. 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
Congratulations on the Danafrips and the new loudspeaker. What is your new loudspeaker? Just curious. 
Financial bind and need a nice XLR
+1 on Signal Cables. 
Paradigm 3f, KEF reference 3, Monitor Audio PL300II
Loudspeakers are a personal choice. So it's best not to rely on others experience. This is what I learned in the past 2 years looking for loudspeakers. Nevertheless, I have listened to all the loudspeakers you mention in the past several months.Al... 
Oppo UDP - 205
@gdhal ,I certainly understand your pain. Fortunately the issue was minor and Oppo acknowledged that they would be coming up with the fix shortly.I also let them know about the  "Reset Factory Defaults" option not being available under "Devise Se... 
Oppo UDP - 205
@boisehomes ,Good to know that it was a good upgrade for you. I understand that the 205 is awesome on SACDs without any mod. The mod "might" change the CD sound, but not sure on SACD. Besides spending money on the upgrades, you will also not get t...