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*****Merry Christmas Everyone*****
Peace at Christmas and Happiness in the New Year...... 
What transport should I get?
Yes, the Nordost cable is good enough. You're overthinking this. Just connect the Cambridge CD player and enjoy. If you don't enjoy it, try something else. 
What transport should I get?
Your Cambridge CD player should be fine as a transport. Get a decent digital cable and you're set. If it's not excellent, try the synchro-mesh or the CXC. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Jimbo Mathus & the Tri-State Coalition -White BuffaloJimbo Mathus & the Tri-State Coalition - Dark Night of the SoulMan, I love me some Jimbo Mathus. Authentic. That's the first word that comes to mind when I hear him. Oxford, Mississippi ... 
Recommendations for top-notch banana speaker cable connectors
whitestix,I contacted Jeffery Dyson a couple of days ago. He recommended soldering them and cutting off the tab/flag on the barrel. That's also what I've done when I used other low-mass BFA banana plugs in the past.You will love the BFA connectors... 
I have Kenwood Receiver form 1975How do I hook up a CD player ?
Garebear,You can connect a CD player to any line level input, such as tuner, aux, etc. Do not connect it to the phono input. You would connect it using an Interconnect cable that has a L (White or black) & R (Red) RCA jack on each end.Single d... 
Cincinnati, OH, any audiophiles?
Nutty,I was at AE a few months ago and it looked bad. Half full, rooms nearly empty, etc. That now makes sense as they were obviously paring down their lineup due to the reduction of sq. footage.I've bought several items from AE in the past, from ... 
Setup question
eli,If you're thinking about ditching your current HT receiver, you might want to just use the NAD and get the receiver out of your system altogether. I think the NAD by itself will sound better for vinyl and it might be adequate for your HT dutie... 
Cincinnati, OH, any audiophiles?
jk31,Unfortunately Progressive Audio on High Street is just a memory. Gone since 2012.Hanson Audio in Dayton is a very nice shop. 
Recommendations for top-notch banana speaker cable connectors
whitestix,Sorry, I'm late to the party with this recommendation. But if anyone else is looking, this is what I would get:  Dyson Audio 24k Beryllium Copper Low Mass BFA Z-plug BananasThey look nearly identical to the Nordost Z-Plug and other low ... 
Tune of the Day
Jeff Beck - Shrine 
Setup question
e_t,Two questions that will help with the best setup, as far as sound quality is concerned.1. Does your HK receiver have pre-outs for the front L&R channels? What model is it if we want to look up the specs?2. Is the NAD an Integrated amp? Wha... 
Whats playing on your system today?
The Alarm - StandardsSeriously underrated band IMHO. Listen to this "greatest hits" record and try not to tap your foot, bob your head, sing OUT LOUD and thrust a fist into the air. I dare you..... 
Tune of the Day
The Alarm - The StandCome on Down and Meet Your Maker,Come on Down and Make the Stand.Come on Down, Come on Down,Come on Down and We'll Make the Stand.... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Big Country - The CrossingIn a Big Country"I thought that pain and truth were things that really mattered,but you can't stay here with every single hope you have shattered...."