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Current Universal Players
@curiousjim  HDCD is backward compatible with any CD player.   
Bookshelf speakers on a bookshelf (Sad)
She sold my B&W 802s when we moved but thinks the McIntosh stuff looks cool so that can stay.   Maybe it would be wise to let her pick the next set of speakers for you. Sounds like you got very little input in what is going on.   
Using the XBox
@christian  You are correct, I was reading Xbox but thinking PlayStation. Sorry.   
Good cassette player?
Save your money. Most likely these cassettes are not usable anymore. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, sorry.   
What do you consider the most when choosing a pair of speakers?
@djones51    Nice response. What’s the smoothing on that graph?  
What do you consider the most when choosing a pair of speakers?
@monacousticusa    I consider design first. I know I don’t like crossovers, so a crossover-less design would have my attention. I don’t care for big woofers because I am going to use multiple subs anyway.  Lastly, I don’t have a big room, so hug... 
What's better, one conductor or two conductors for an RCA interconnect?
@jumia  But I see higher end RCA cables with two conductors and ground wire. Which is better? How would one know?  Wouldn’t one have to try both first before answering this question?  If two conductors happens to sound better, wouldn’t every c... 
Thinking INSIDE the Box.
Way too many words. 😀  
Desperately seeking some advice/tips for my S.M.S.L. SU-9 DAC
@loomisjohnson  i keep mine on the rich mode, with everything else on default settings; @lordmelton may well have more discerning ears. Not necessarily. This is the nature of the beast. We all are different and have different taste. That’s why... 
Desperately seeking some advice/tips for my S.M.S.L. SU-9 DAC
Most have a stand by option, that is the preferred state. If not, turn it off.   
Using the XBox
No you are not giving up much if any in terms of functionality and the Xbox can even do stuff, like copying a SACD, that few players can do. If the look is acceptable to you and your universal remote can control the Xbox. Keep in mind, you are not... 
Concert Fidelity DAC-040 owners, pls., help!
contact us: biz-info(at)concertfidelity.jp   You probably will have better luck with the address above ☝️  
Class D amplifier with TPA 3250 board
@kokakolia    You have to try at least one cheap class D amp to really know for yourself. Everything else is just opinion. Just make sure you can return it if not satisfied. In audio, knowing is hearing for oneself. This is half of the fun. Good... 
Desperately seeking some advice/tips for my S.M.S.L. SU-9 DAC
@kingbr    The DAC manufacturer is trying to give you the option to configure it to YOUR LIKING. The best way to go about it is to put on your favorite CD and try them one at a time to see which one you prefer. If you don’t hear any difference b... 
Mono block Preamp
PassLab Gryphon Constellation Audio Audio GD   ‘The list goes on. Same advantages?  Yes. I know your next inquiry.  Mono phono stage?  Why not?