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Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs?
Why Not At ATOMIC Records, California they have thousands of CDs all in very good to excellent shape some still in their original wrappers -  at the most 4.99 with many and I mean many for .99 cents. I buy the .99 cent one's for their case alone... 
Looking for a CD Player
UPDATE: So i sent my EMOTIVA back - reason for the return - no gapless playback. With all the technology in today's world and the item lacks gapless playback. What was awesome was that EMOTIVA without hesitation sent me an RMA. AND fully understo... 
Looking for a CD Player
After all the excellent information - I decided not to spend more money than I wanted to - I purchased an EMOTIVA CD Player, my system is nowhere near that of the majority of individuals on this site. But it works for me.  As I get older, I spend ... 
Looking for a CD Player
jafant I presently own a Simaudio Moon CD .5.  With bookshelf Triangle Speakers,  through a Denon AVR. Might not need a new CD player - but I thought I had/have no clue as to what is this and that  -  so why not ask the gents on Audiogon. In coll... 
Looking for a CD Player
To answer questions and to say one hell of an education.  I spent 30 plus years working on the development of highly classified jets  - I can tell you that with the electronics onboard the US can darken a city in seconds with the highly sophistica... 
Looking for a CD Player
@kennymacc  The cost of streaming?? Not computer or phone savvy - so all help is better for this OLD MAN.  
Need to purchase a separate ground cable - from my TT to my Phono Preamp
YO MR. CRUSTYCOOT - I am going your route - Vegan Wire with a dash of hot sauce - Combined with a slather of pig fat so it doesn't get dried out.  20 ga. with with spade lugs. Thank you to all and to all a goodnight.....  
Need to purchase a separate ground cable - from my TT to my Phono Preamp
GOT IT   
looking for an integrated amp in the $1500 range
Audio By Van Alstine - American Made - The owner will return your call  - THE OWNER.  Great sound, great price factor - what a great company.  You will not go wrong with Van Alstine.  
Somewhat of an oxymoron - speaker stands for the floor for bookshelf speakers.
Education is awesome.  So,something I did not think of  -  while I was reviewing stands - how tall should the stands be?  
Weak Link in Vinyl Playback
I fully agree with matmiller phono stage is where it is. Sure there are many phono amps BUT the lower cost ones do the job but in your case the job is not being done.  Need to think about stepping up your phono preamp and realise that the cost mig... 
What happened to all the highend stereo shops
So true with all comments.  Even if there are stores the amount of choices are limited  - stock on hand is expensive for the store owner.  So, you are caught buying what he has on hand.  Sure, the items might quench your taste but if not then what... 
My Final System Build in Words & Pictures
You don't look over 20  - your system is bigger than my house.  What an accomplishment.  It is important to realise that at your age and time on the planet well we (I am 67) are on the downside of the bell shaped curve.  I watched my mother pass ... 
Goodbye Everyone
I never post - but as a nobody I have to agree - this forum can be somewhat harsh.  Funny, when I was younger and in my profession I would go at anyone  - ego involved.  As I get older and learn of people, classmates, etc passing I find myself ask... 
What to do with my legacy CD collection?
I will purchase your Cds not SACD's for 50 cents each.  I am a seller and buyer.  So if interested in selling them by all means contact me.  Thank you.