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Cambridge Audio 751BD has failed--worth repairing?
Sounds like the optical drive is going bad. Cambridge should have those; shouldn't be that expensive to fix. Surely much cheaper than a new universal player of equivalent or better quality. 
power for mc452 and c2600
Hi Dave,I see you are posting (on other threads) so I hope that all is well in your neighborhood and for you and your family. 
walter becker Rest in Peace
Amazingly seminal band; thank you for all the seriously good music. RIP Walter and condolences to the family and band.@ghosthouse GH, thanks for that track. 
2017 ‘Keeper’ speakers under - $25K
@blindjim I believe you are talking about Alma Music and Audio; I have not had the occasion to visit their facilities. Would be fun. I'll put it on my list. 
How do i know
@inna Good advice. @heidrun-If you have Mbl speakers then the mono's would be a no-brainer purchase. An all-Mbl system is the way to go. I've heard the Nobel line amps several times, with I believe the 101 E Mk II - it was an all-Mbl system. For m... 
Gryphon Diablo 300: at the top of Integrated Amps?
Hi Sunny,Would love to hear the T+A HV series integrated and CD/DAC powering the Sabrina's at your next get together in November.Agree that the ARC GSi75 is a very good sounding integrated. 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Savath&Savalas - Apropa't (Scott Herren - Prefuse 73)Zero7 - Simple ThingsPinback - (self entitled) And on the computer: Daniel Herskedal - Slow Eastbound Train (this rec from GH, thanks much) 
Speaker Recommendations for Audio-Research VT80
So, maybe I should have said it this way. First, find the speaker you really want and can afford. Then, if it synergies well with Audio Research, than buy the VT 80 amp and enjoy. Of course, if it does not, pass up the good deal and get an amp/pre... 
Current speaker threads are boring
@inna Have you heard the Lansche Audio No.3.1? Tell us about them. I've been to many shows but never heard them. 
2017 ‘Keeper’ speakers under - $25K
Heard many of the big rooms........... Since they are so far outside my budget,  no problem. It is the $30-45k total-cost systems that get me dreaming and thinking............I have not heard the Hegel monos but have heard the reference stereo amp. 
Speaker Recommendations for Audio-Research VT80
@stevermanjohnsonWilson SabrinaARC LS 28 preARC Ref CD9 or comparable DACHeard that combo and it is very very good. 
Arc Ref 75se vs D'Agostino Momentum Stereo
@dev You specified what the ARC pieces are (love ARC with Wilson); so what are AGs?I also love Mbl. What Mbl have you had and paired with what?Sorry to side track. 
power for mc452 and c2600
@dlcockrum Hey Dl,How are things going? 
Current speaker threads are boring
@inna Are they brands, pricing levels? 
Current speaker threads are boring
@inna What are:Great speakers?Midlevel speakers?Please define; then the discussion can progress.