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Preamp recommendations for my system please
Balanced Audio Technology....truly balanced.  
Advice needed re: new CD player purchase
Jeroboam...there is a used Marantz SA 10 for sale at TMR Audio. It's only 4 years old and can be had for $4200.  
What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey?
Boston stations - WMEX - AM in the 60's - top 40 hitsWBCN - FM after that for rock  - Peter Wolf (early DJ) Charles Laquidara - legendary 
Favorite Guitar Solo
There are too many to name, but one that really jumps out for me is Jeff "Skunk" Baxter on "My Old School" by Steely Dan. 
Bang for the buck vs. “money no object” cable recommendations
Take a look at Morrow cables. Reviewed very well in Stereophile and TAS. Very affordable. 
Worst Concerts You Have Attended ??
Greatful Dead...most overrated band ever. Walked out on them at the Boston Tea Party club and at Woodstock. Boring....Another stink fest was Carly Simon about 4 years ago in Boston. She couldn't carry a tune. 
CD player reliability.... good and bad.
I've owned several CD players...still have 3. A 20+ year old NAD that works the same as it did new.A 20 + year old Proceed CDP that works as well as it did new. A 10 + year old Marantz SC 15si that is my current go to unit. Only problem CD player ... 
Artists you feel you can rely on, buy any new album unheard.
AdeleNorah JonesJeff BeckKings of LeonCollective SoulSealChris Rea 
What is your favorite ''slow dance'' song of all time?
Eagles...I Can't Tell You Why 
Why wont speaker companies publish their measurements?
I will ask Kenjit the same question i ask every time he posts one of his speaker rants...WHAT SPEAKERS DO YOU OWN? 
Apogee Duetta II Signature Crossover Caps Recommendations
Parker65310...thank you very much for the detailed information. At least now I have a good idea what to expect should I choose a rebuild.Richard 
Apogee Duetta II Signature Crossover Caps Recommendations
@gmosley and @parker65310 I have a pair of Apogee Duetta Sigs which I purchased new approximately 30 years ago. I still marvel at how well they sound and I, too am a new fan of BAT - I use a BAT VK 42se preamp and a BAT VK 250 power amp. I have dr... 
Finally found THE SPEAKER!!!
@parker65310...I power my Duetta Sigs with a BAT VK250. Can get the Duettas to play very loud without distortion or fatigue. 
Audio research ref 6SE vs world
You might consider BAT preamps. Fully balanced and tube or SS options. 
High end Class D amps?
on 11/22/20 @bluorion posted the following: Just an observation and a question. Are there 'high end' Class D amps out there that are just as good as Class A, A/B amps? I realize that's a sensitive question to some and I mean no disrespect---but w...