phoon694

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best SACD player
Can’t say which to go for, but am adding my 2¢ in hopes of following this thread.   I shudder every time I see/hear someone suggest buying used. A couple years ago I bought a used Sony DVP-S9000ES after reading several complimentary reviews. Uni... 
What selections do you play when showing off your system to others?
So many to choose from. I would agree wholeheartedly to let the listener control the music, as the best way to really appreciate a system is to listen to familiar music. That being said, I do have a few favorites that I pretty much default to: ... 
Where did you buy your first audio gear?
Kelly’s Record City on 71st Ave. in Calgary, AB, Canada, back in the late 70’s. First system was all NEC…receiver, cassette deck and speakers. Already had my Yamaha turntable. Over a few years Kelly’s also helped me accumulate about 1,200 albums, ... 
SACD repair?
A local vintage stereo shop closed last spring, and I bought a used Sony SCD-XA9000ES during their final sale. Everything was as-is and due to the nature of the sale they had very limited ability to test gear prior to purchase. I did the best I co... 
Just got started on Qobuz. Can anyone recommend an album or song?
If you scroll down a bit on the Qobuz home page, you’ll find “Qobuz Playlists”. Great way to explore and possibly find some new favorite artists/songs. My personal favorites are the High-Res playlists because I’m after the best sound quality I can... 
Large room with low budget for speakers
Interested to read responses, but mainly curious in what world $30k is considered low budget.