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HDCD
105's can be had for well under 1K.  Your talking about the 205 which doesnt have HDCD capability. You can also Rip SACD thru the 105 which you cant do with the 205. 
HDCD
Thats the ticket Achipo....The Oppo 105 as a transport and then the D.BOB Box to the Best Dac you have. (Esoteric for me) 
Rosso Fiorentino
You can check out ZERO FIDELITY's Youtube Review on the Elba2.  I Purchased the Certaldo 2 (Blue Leather with Black) but havent used them yet.  
Octave V70SE vs Qualiton X200
Octave is known to go for more of a Solid State sound like Audio Research tube amps. So if you want Tubey sound go with the Qualiton. 
Audio Hungary Qualiton X200 Integrated
If you read the ad he says he owes the IRS money and needs to sell some gear.  
AV123 Strata Mini's or Klipsch Forte 3 or 4
If you listen to poorly recorded music (like the majority of CLassic Rock) dont buy Forte's of any kind.  They are the least forgiving speaker in the Heritage lineup 
Quality of the LM 845 Premium pre-amp
Your not going to get the full capability of any other Pre-Amp you use.  Line Magnetic sadly has something in the design that interfere's with the use of other Pre-Amps functionability.  If you do more research you will find out the EXACT Technica... 
LSA 20 Statement Speakers
Brand new pair of Monitor Audio Gold 200's for a little over 2K at BEK HI-FI in Allentown,PA 
replace Mcintosh with Luxman
Same reason Harley Davidson Motorcycles depreciate the least but are hardly the best. 
Naim Supernait 2 vs Supernait 3
Their are cheaper Power Supplies (TEDDY) that can be used on the NAIM gear with the same results. 
Need opinions on duping CD's
I have a bunch of those Harman Kardon machines. They are known for "glitches" in the duplication process. MANY times I have to throw out the CDR's after Ive spent HOURS making Mixed CD's because there are major flaws.  The Good news is your Laser ... 
CD Quality Versus Streaming Quality
I still have SEALED Oppo 105D's from back in the day. When OPPO announced they were no longer making the 203/205's I purchased about 15 of the 205's from my Local Best Buy as well as the store Demo Models. Flipped most of them for around $3200 eac... 
Recommendation for Class-A integrated amp
Mu buddy has the Luxman 595 and is a former owner of the 590 AXII. The difference in price is justified according to him. Here is the list of differences. What we understand is that there are over 120 parts detail differences between the L-590aXII... 
Audio Hungary Qualiton X200 Integrated
Mind Boggling the reviewer didnt mention that 170's could be used. 
CD Quality Versus Streaming Quality
Ive got 6 or 7 Oppo’s. Ive heard em as is...not even close..not even in the same state let alone the same ballpark. Wish I had your ears cause I would save a ton of cash. Sucks to be me!! Good for you thou...Congrats