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Pioneer SX-251R compatibility question
I believe you will be using both remotes.  The 251 remote for the basic set of commands and the M50R remote for the changer. I am also thinking that there aren't a lot of working cassette changers out there anymore (this certainly isn't 45 years ... 
Pioneer SX-251R compatibility question
This is from the service manual.  So, I am thinking that it would be the receiver remote controlling the changer.   CONTROL OUT jacks (SX-311R, SX-251R only) Connect this jack to other Pioneer components bearing the SR mark when using the remo... 
ELEMENTS THAT AUDIOPHILE SPEAKERS REQUIRE
2psyop - Could not agree more. As a general rule, longevity without the need for service, is my number #1 concern.   Most things are at best an inconvenience to a real hassle to return and get repaired. And I get that things break, I just don't... 
Randy Meisner Has Died
Based on a mini review in The Sensible Sound I picked up this CD and have been playing it ever since. Meisner Swan, Rich ... a country super group. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3sOkQFS2Yg   Rich    
Recommendations for against the wall high efficiency speakers
The Zu Floorstanders are flush to the wall.  I have the Dirty Weekenders, if that helps any.  Even the Omen monitors are just a few inches from the wall as they are on top of bookcases. Rich     
Recommendations for against the wall high efficiency speakers
I use Zu Audio floor standers against the wall in the living room and Zu Audio monitors on selves against the wall in the 2nd bedroom.   Rich   
Best Receiver?
Outlaw RR 2160.  Have owned one since they came to market in 2005.  Nice package for a grand, with a phono input that is pretty good, as well. https://outlawaudio.com/shop/stereo-receivers/56-rr2160mkii-stereo-receiver.html Lots of positive revi... 
Complete vinyl system, TT to speakers, for $1500?
HI Lewm - The TT should have a built in phono preamp (like the Audio Technics 120 and any number of other TT's). The TT would be a line input to the powered speakers, so the power output of the amplifiers (most likely Class D) inside the speaker... 
Complete vinyl system, TT to speakers, for $1500?
Go with a TT and powered speakers. See which brands are available from where she would be most likely to shop and go from there.  Different electrical standards to consider as well.   I would think that something like an Audio Technica 120 would ... 
Turntable for girlfriend
Put together this system for a friend.  Amazing sound for little money.  Color options on the speakers.  Owned the AT 120 TT when I came back to playing records.  Nice TT, especially attractive in black.  Can also swap out cartridges easily.  Well... 
What was the craziest location that you made an audio purchase from?
On a bus in Italy going from the cruise ship to Pisa, I used my iPhone to buy a Unico CD player from Upscale Audio.   Rich   
Omega speakers -- mostly sold out, all the time?
I know Louis and have owned 4 different Omega speaker models over the last 20 years.  The Super 7 Mk II are my personal favorites. Rather than guess as to what his business model may or may not be, call him.  He builds to order for the most part.... 
Music Hall CD25.3 CD Player
The lack of reviews could be because this model is brand new. When the 25.2 was originally sold almost 20 years ago, it was a well regarded player.  The Music Hall players were re-badged Shanling players. Curious as to how 25.3 sounds. Rich      
DAC Compatible with PS Audio SACD Transport
@dcpillai - Huge bummer.  Going back to our original conversation, is it possible the at the end of the day, you need a current production PSA DAC with the I2S configuration?  The issue you are having is the identical problem I had.   And granted... 
Tubes, Tubes and more Tubes...
@ Dill - my apologies as no disrespect was intended.  I got from your experience  that you were running an on-line business of selling tubes.  This was not what I was getting from the OP and certainly not what I saw myself doing at that point in m...