n80

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XLR out on a tuner?
Thanks for that. In my case the distance will be no more than a foot or two. I've got some good quality RCA cables that I can use for this application. A good set of 3' World's Best Cables XLRs would add another $30 to the total if I felt like I n... 
Recommendations for CDP < $300
Thank you all for the excellent advice. I'm now starting to reconsider my need for another CD player. I'm fairly content with the Sony (two books on top as recommended here, sorbothane pads underneath).Was originally going to take it back down to ... 
How to get good sound out of this for music only?
I did. They sounded better but still do not compare with the Aerial Acoustics. 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
I can’t answer for djones51 but I agree with tonykay above, I just have not been motivated to see many live rock shows. I find the prices almost insultingly high, more so than opera tickets in many cases. The parking, unruly crowds, deafening soun... 
Recommendations for CDP < $300
cscrutinizer, Amazon has the Onkyo CD 7030 for $150. I'm tempted. Reviews say sound quality is good for a unit this cheap but there are scores of reviews indicating what seems like serious reliability issues with many units failing within a year a... 
Recommendations for CDP < $300
Thanks for that info. 
Recommendations for CDP < $300
That brings up a question. For these newer CDPs with USB ports does that mean you can use it as a DAC and if so would the DAC on these lower end models be any worse than, say, a basic Schiit Modi 2?On the Yamaha it says primarily for iPhone, iPads... 
CD player just tanked.
I'm afraid you're right. 
CD player just tanked.
Well, crap. Web site is still up. Any recommendations for the Charlotte area? 
CD player just tanked.
Audio Video Doctor in Charlotte, NC 
Recommendations for CDP < $300
usaudiomart has an Arcam CD92 listed at $595. This really makes me wonder about getting mine fixed. I've emailed the repair shop to see what they think.I know nothing about electronics but would agree, if the Ring DAC is toast it will be too expen... 
Recommendations for CDP < $300
I noticed that the Onkyo weighs like 12 pounds....which sounds sturdy, for what that's worth. 
Recommendations for CDP < $300
Thanks for that explanation. Now I'm wondering if I should see how much it would take to repair the Arcam. I have found a high end audio repair shop in my area. It might be worth the $40 service charge to see what it would take to fix it. (Nothing... 
CD player just tanked.
I have found a high end audio repair shop near me. They charge $40 for diagnostic and estimate and they list Arcam and many other very high end brands as brands they work on. They claim to have extensive in-house parts inventory.I'm currently look... 
Recommendations for CDP < $300
I searched the CD players available here and they are beyond my price point. I have never heard of usaudiomart.