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GREAT MUSIC - SO POORLY RECORDED...
Layla (Derek and the Dominoes)Exile on Main Street (Rolling Stones) 
Which cable
Hi John -The 16 gauge from the Amazon link that grannyring provided should be just fine.  That is probably what was used when the entertainment center was brand new.  I am assuming that the stereo compact uses stripped wire ends on its side and no... 
Used vs New vs Vintage vs Floorstanding vs Bookshelf vs ..... OMG!
I just want a pair of good speakers so I can enjoy King Crimson, Ramones or Beethoven.Then give these a look ...Zu Audio Dirty Weekend @$1000https://www.zuaudio.com/loudspeakers/omen-dirty-weekend-2Have been enjoying this hobby for almost 50 years... 
Icon Audio or PrimaLuna?
Prima Luna.  I have owned two PL amps for the past 14 years (PL2 integrated and PL5 power amp).  Zero and I cannot stress enough, zero issues.  The amplifiers are also self biasing, so outside of changing tubes, zero maintenance.Sound wise, a very... 
Song (or music) you want played at your funeral.
Rosanne Cash (performed with Johnny Cash)'September When It Comes'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2WilM6ljUgRich  
My 2019 RSD haul................
Eric Clapton - One More Car, One More RiderCrosby Stills Nash & Young - 4 Way StreetBilly Joel - LiveElton John - LiveElvis Presley - LiveLone Justice - LiveTownes Van Zandt - Best ofTony Joe White - LiveRich 
Build a system for $1000
Admittedly, the digital tuner is throwing me a bit. I am thinking FM & HD & Internet Radio with digital readoutSo, here goes.System #1 @ $670. The Polks are being heavily discounted by Crutchfield. These were a Stereophile favorite for a n... 
Lets replace my Klipsch La Scala Speakers
Am I the only one thinking that your room is way too small for the LaScalas.  The speakers are 2 1/2 ft X 2ft X 2ft.  Placed side by side the speakers are 1/3 the size of your wall.  I would recommend @$1000 or so level, to try a pair of the Zu Au... 
Magnavox CDC 745
You are looking for a laser & transport for a CD player that was made probably 30 years ago. Not sure how much luck you are going to have.Philips made the original Magnavox CD players. Lots of fans of the Magnavox sound, the DACs were special ... 
Hate to do this again. Start over. Class d
PCC67 -I have been using the CDA 250 from Class D amp for the past year.  Worth checking out.https://classdaudio.com/cda-250c-class-d-audio-power-amplifier.htmlRich 
Zu audio
I beg to differ.  I have been in the hobby since I was 13 years old, so we are talking 50 years now.  Granted I have never owned the true high end, but I haven't owned shabby equipment either.  I acquired the ZU Dirty Weekenders a few months back.... 
KEF Q350 with a Yamaha r-s202 receiver?
What do your folks listen to?  And what speakers do they have now?  Did they ever talk about any equipment they liked in the past?How do they listen now?  CDs, radio, streaming, records?Do they listen much to music?I get the receiver is pretty bas... 
Integrated under 1k (hopefully 500) for Wharfedale Dentons & Snell
I use the Outlaw RR2150 with the Dentons in a bedroom system.  Nice combination.  Granted I don't do most of my listening with this system, but it does sound good and the Outlaw has done well with other Wharfedale speakers that I have had in the p... 
Audio Technica VM540ML v. N97xe Jico SAS
Yes, you will notice the difference.  I never quite grew to like the 97XE, I actually preferred the SC35C in the Shure line.  The 97XE was a little too closed sounding for me.    Rich  
Audio Technica VM540ML v. N97xe Jico SAS
Hi bstat -I have a very similar set-up as yours ... Technics 1200GR (the new 1200 series) with the AT VM540.  the Stereophile review pointed me towards this cartridge.  Amp is a Rega Brio R, Parasound Zphono preamp, and Omega Compact Alnico monito...