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How good is the phono section of the Rogue Cronus Magnum II considered to be
fsdaron,Unlike yohimey, I have a Rogue Pharaoh hybrid Integrated amp. It has a MM/MC adjustable input. I feel it's phono stage is very good. Certainly better than any other phono stage I have had in the past. Although I will say I haven't owned ma... 
Who still listens to their First Generation Cd Players?
I never kept my first gen CD players, but what I remember of them, they were "gawd-awful." IMO 
Stll listen to Dynaco Speakers? Sound comparison with AR?
I had Dynaco A-25's. Never had AR, but compared them to Large Advents. I preferred the Advents... Both AR and Advent were started by Henry Kloss, I believe. 
New Speakers ... Can't Stop "Listening"
rib61,What pair of B&W speakers did you have? Model#/series? 
Jolida Integrated or Rogue Integrated MAgnus Cronus II
Nothing like "going Rogue." IMO. Great value for the money. 
Vandersteen 3A Sigs vs Klipsch Forte III
Great analogy, Jim.  Back in the early 70's we used a similar comparison of the "not so accurate" speakers of the time. 
I have been using the Cambridge 851 CD player for a few years and want more.
I have a Cambridge 851-C cd player. Try an Ayre Codex connected to it. A nice improvement IMO.  
Vandersteen Treo CT
ekimg,Sounds like a great pairing!!!! 
I'd like to hear recommendations for Turntables under $5,000
You can get the best Well Tempered Labs turntable for around 5k. Some people are put off by their looks and/or design. They do deliver top notch sound and not as "fiddly" as some people think. IMO 
Auditioning Elipsa SE tomorrow, getting my ducks in a row, am I missing anything
I had heard that if you do not buy from a SF authorized dealer, or buy them used, SF will not honor any parts replacement or warranty repairs. They won't even sell you any replacement drivers or parts. REMEMBER, I said I heard (read) this. Not sur... 
Bluesound Node 2 - Next level up
Kalali,I have compared the two outputs. In my system, the optical output was the winner. I use the new Wireworld Super Nova 7 optical cable. Has over 300 glass fibre strands. This was a vast improvement over thick plastic cable toslink. The coax I... 
Bluesound Node 2 - Next level up
+1, Bob.Most of the inexpensive streamers will suffice, with their internal Dac's. But when you add a high quality Dac to a streamer the SQ takes a huge jump. I have a Bluesound Node 2 feeding an Ayre Codex. Just incredible sound for the money. 
Vandersteen 3A Sigs vs Klipsch Forte III
The new woven come midrange is a large improvement. It is the same mid used in the Quattro Ct and Treo Ct. 
Oppo Ceasing production
This is sad. I don't own any Oppo players, but agree they are very good. They were a major player in affordable digital. 
Vandersteen 3A Sigs vs Klipsch Forte III
Thanks tomic601,I will try to contact you, maybe a few months? Would look forward to hearing one of your systems. Love Vandersteen. My 2Wq sub just took my Treo Ct's to a whole new level. Hope I didn't sound too forward about coming to your place ...