oneafter909

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Denon DL-103 vs. DL-160?
it is my understanding based on my online research that the DL-103 is a fantastic cart, but only really shines well with heavy arms. i am not familiar with your arm, yet the DL-160 works well with lighter arms in general. 
2a3 Tube Question
As said, EML-2A3 tubes have reliability issues. My pair didn't last a year. Then adding insult to injury the worldwide EML distributor weaseled around EML's 1-year warranty. I bought them about a year ago so they were relatively new production too... 
PS Audio? Rega? Benchmark?
Rather interesting than boring ; )Nope, I don’t run balanced. Glowing reviews I’ve also read, but I am not easily influenced. Reviews don’t necessarily mean much since way too many factors are at play. Comparing components back-to-back in your sys... 
PS Audio? Rega? Benchmark?
I’ve heard everything your considering and in my rig with the exclusion of a Benchmark that I heard in two different systems. I wasn’t particularly impressed with the PS Audio Digital Link III. I got it on loaned from a friend and we both had simi... 
Best sounding CD Player for $3K or less used?
Btstrg:Thanks for the reply. So I gather you've only heard Wadia players in your rig. What I’ve heard in my system off the list:REGA Saturn (I own it.)Meridian G08 (loaned it for two weeks)Meridian 508.24 (six to seven hours of listening—a good da... 
Best sounding CD Player for $3K or less used?
Btstrg, curious as to your "by far best player" comment....Have you heard everything on the above list? And if so, in your system? 
Best sounding CD Player for $3K or less used?
In no particular order...REGA SaturnMeridian G07Meridian G08Meridian 508.24Esoteric DV-50 or (DV-50S)Wadia 301Wadia 302 (heard it is very similar to the 301)Wadia 830