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Budget Audiophile system under 2k
I tend to buy new.In a 9 x 14 room, I would go for the best speakers that I could, like the Wharfedale Lintons @ $1200 ($1500 with stands).https://www.stereophile.com/content/wharfedale-linton-heritage-loudspeakerFor the amplifier and the $500 lef... 
Revisiting some music from the past ...
I am a major follower and supporter of Americana.  It is all I buy and I buy plenty.  Though I don't think the Americana scene is better today today than say 15 years ago.  In any event, good to know I have a listening buddy.  Rich  
Speakers or room
Hi Brian -Your KEFs are too small for the room.  My living room is about the same size as yours and speakers that play very well in the smaller second bedroom (10 x 15) that we use as a den, sound awful in the living room. You need bigger speakers... 
What's up with TMR Audio?
If you are dissatisfied with the transaction, go to your credit card company and ask to reverse the charges.  That is your right. The lack of communication is most likely explainable, but if you don't wish to chance it ... have the charges reverse... 
Sony UPB-X1000ES as a two channel stereo SACD player
The Yamaha is most likely not better than the Sony DVP - NS999ES and that is because both players are DVD players at heart.  I never liked the Oppo and never got all the fuss (sorry).  The Sony 5400ES was around for a very small period of time and... 
Trying to find an amp that matches my tastes (aka death metal)
The Prima Luna >>> Zu Audio combination is a very good one.  The Zu's are pretty efficient and they are a rock oriented speaker and the PL's 35 to 40 watts should be enough.Hopefully you are using KT88s or 6550s as your tube set.  EL34s w... 
Sony UPB-X1000ES as a two channel stereo SACD player
Not being able to tell the difference amongst a group of similarly priced CD players is not a problem, within the mid priced grouping they do sound fairly similar.  Just like with most components, to hear a substantial difference you need to move ... 
Sony UPB-X1000ES as a two channel stereo SACD player
The Sony UPB-X1000ES is ok, but nothing special, as a CD/ SACD player.  It requires connection to a video monitor to play CDs/SACDs.  I was looking for a SACD player to replace a Sony SCD555ES that was starting to show its age.  This is not the pl... 
Great choral music on lp
https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Night-Luciano-Pavarotti/dp/B009Z1T3BM/ref=tmm_vnl_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF...=Luciano Pavarotti ... 'O Holy Night.'  Also, the right season for it.Rich  
Proton 1100 Stereo Preamp
Item for Goodwill.  Not what I would call vintage (late 80s, early 90s).  Owned several Proton pieces over the years, from amps to CD players to tape decks to table radios).  Nice performers, until they die.  They all die soon enough.Rich    
Need suggestions for a $1500 used system for my daughter.......
All new components.  With the Outlaw, she will have a component that she can grow with.https://www.stereophile.com/content/jbl-stage-a170-loudspeakerJBL Stage A170 @ $500https://www.outlawaudio.com/products/rr2160.htmlOutlaw Receiver RR2160 @ $850 
I have to downsize big time, any ideas on integrated amps and smaller 3 way speakers
Hi TR -I have the CAMs with the narrow baffle. I am using the Rega Brio with the CAMs. I have both CDs and Vinyl with the Rega & Omega.Using the Technics 1210 TT. Doesn’t take up much room.The CAMs take forever to break in.You will love them.T... 
I have to downsize big time, any ideas on integrated amps and smaller 3 way speakers
Hi Sean -Very sorry. Facing similar crap. Messed up knowing that I will most likely pre-decease my wife. Keep it very simple with a small footprint, something that can fit on top of a dresser. It should be remote control accessible. It should be v... 
Quarantine/Vetting by Admin prior to allowing "Company Is Dead" Threads to go live
Completely agree with david_ten.The posters have a responsibility for the words they choose and how they ask the question.  There is an effect.It's very simple.  Ask your question in a responsible way.  How difficult is that?Rich    
GREAT MUSIC - SO POORLY RECORDED...
@bongofury1956,The disappointment is that we will spend small fortunes on equipment and purchase multiple versions of a recording (CD, SACD, Anniversary Issue, Remastered Issue, Original Vinyl, MoFi Vinyl, Blu Ray Disc, etc.) in the quest to get s...