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CDP to replace vinyl
naim cdx close to vinyl. 
What CD-player or DAC should I get ?
naim cd5x- very musical 
Advice on aging Krell CD player
i agree it is your laser however i would not try to clean it. virtually all manufacturers are against it. krell may be able to replace it or upgrade your unit. it is worth checking out. 
Surge protective outlets?
many high end manufacturers do not recommend any surge protectors. they feel the sound is degraded. 
Any good Audio stores in and around Portland?
stereotypes on broadway 
Please Help
naim audio makes excellent cd players. $1500 could get a cdx or cd 3.5 or cd5i used. all are very musical. 
Blues recommendations anyone?
robert randolph,johnny winter,jimmie lafave,buddy guy,rl burnside,john hammond. keb mo, jimmie vaughan. check out robert johnson, son house,muddy waters, john lee hooker,bb king, stevie ray vaughan and john mayall for perspective. 
Your 3 favorite serious low end recordings
tubular bells mike oldfield 
What CDP to replace my AA Prima ?
naim cd5x master of prat and highly musical. 
Help finding Hi End in Denver
go to ft. collins and see richard. 
Floorstanders: 1k used-Psb,Audes,etc....
psb gold stratus i is a very good speaker. almost full range. fairly effiecient sweet mid range,musical with good timing. a bit wooly on bottom end.pairs nicely with solid state amps. 
Recommended Player
naim cd5x 
Naim Theory on Cableing
i have naim system and have tried various speaker cable without success. i always have returned to naca 5 cable. interconnects are a diffent animal since naim uses non standard connector plugs. in my humble opinion it is not marketing hype! 
Your pick of CD player....
naim cdx. excellent quality, very musical found on audiogon for 1500 or so. will blow jolida away! 
Integrated amp, looking for suggestions & comments
naim nait3 will blow arcam away. nice match with klipsch.