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Marian McPartland
Bojack, you comment was just touching even among all the other lovely ones. Thank you. 
What's the best buy for 2nd hand at 200 USD?
As several have said, the old Sony PS-X series punch WAY above their weight, the PS X-7 has a carbon fiber arm and will smoke any Dual ever made, most Thorens as well etc. 
Looking for a CD player
Zd, my Bresesford tc-7520 did just what I needed, improved the bass tonality and clarity on my Arcam quite a bit, PRAT improved some , things just about where I want them now, my system is 3Dish, almost holographic -tone and clarity fabulous -just... 
Entire system cable recommendation
Seems to me if you have a pre with widestage, the amp just tags along. 
Looking for a CD player
Good Idea, in my senility I forgot I have a Brit Beresford in the closet, try that for starters. 
Cedar Walton RIP
Truly tragic, a tragic day for music, the Giants are falling all around us !Ask not for whom the bell tools............... 
Marian McPartland
A real Lady and musician who will be greatly missed.Truly makes me sad. 
Looking for a CD player
Good advice as usual Zd542 , but I'm 78, ain't saving up for anything, $1200 is it, thinking Marantz but haven't heard one in years. 
Lightning
Heyrazz, I never would have if the wire in question was not grounded to a 6 ft iron stake pounded in the ground with water poured over it which was SOP for Army field telephone switchboards.I was once looking out of a barn window during a moderate... 
Do we still need 6550 or KT88 tubes?
Probaly the greatest audio designer that ever lived, Stu Hegeman, said the 6550 was far better than the KT-88.H 
Do Active Speakers Belong In A High End System?
Omsed, I agree with all you said, but I never heard a Symphony Orch. image and I've been in the best halls in the world. 
Why No Power Button on Some Phono Stages?
Because most know they sound better when on all the time, too small to cause a fire and the extra 1$ a year it costs ain't gonna break anyone or hurt the North Pole.IMHO though, anyone who goes away and leaves tube gear on is a fool. 
Do we still need 6550 or KT88 tubes?
Yes, 6550 is a sweet spot in tubes. 
Lightning
Abuck, not really, it was just like you said, the other two wireman told me.I can still see the bolt though, it was like a snapshot taken with a Lieca at one 10,000 of a second.I had a boyhood buddy who was killed working on Navy Radar underway. 
The Audiophile's Wife no longer putting it out?
No thanks.