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A simple Request to Sellers-
Whenever I sell something here, I keep the buyer informed every step of the way. I usually get paid via Paypal, so after I receive payment, I message the buyer and thank them for the sale. I usually ship the next day and again, I message the track... 
External HD Changing the quality of the sound?
I use a Westen Digital 2TB usb3 hard drive connected to my laptop with a dedicated usb3 connection. I use J Rivers Media Player 17, all files are ripped into flac and the sound is unbelievable. There is no loss of quality with an external hard dri... 
The best classic reel to reel tape recorders
Back in the 70's and early 80's, I sold both Teac/Tascam and Revox. I always felt the Revox was the better sounding machine. Keep the Revox and save yourself some money. 
Best reasonably priced classic hi-end tuner
You csan find a Magnum Dynalab FT101A tuner for under 400.00. 
What do you feel is the best used SACD player?
Any of the Esoteric Players. Built to last, hold their value and sound wonderful! 
Is it too much to ask....
If I am interested in a product and the seller doesn'tprovide even the most basic specs or worse, list a product and not say if it is an amp, pre, speaker, etc then I will not buy from them. If the pictures show a lot of dust (are you that lazy th... 
Upgrade Primare CD31 to ??? SACD Player
Get yourself a used Esoteric player and you will never look back. 
Marantz SR4003 question...
I wouldn't. Usually home theater receivers don't have a really beefy power supply and it could be disasteros if you are feeding 4 ohm speakers. 
Amp, On A Budget?
I would go for the Emotiva UPA-2 amp. It is a tremendous bang for the buck. It is built very well and they sound really good. I had a 200.00 Emotiva dac in my system for almost a year. I bought a different dac for 1,000.00 and it is only very slig... 
Is it too much to ask....
I agree 100%. It pisses me off to have to do an internet search to find out the power rating. A few weeks back I came sooo close to buying an amp that I really liked and thought would be a good fit. It was a very large piece of equipment so I thou... 
Avantgarde UNO set-up tips needed
I would offer to pay the local dealer to come to your home and set them up properly. Then you will know for sure if it is to your liking over the long haul. 
Attention Esoteric CD/SACD Players Owners
I really like the sound with the MIT AVT1 cables. I tried 2 other sets of cables in the 200.00 range and still liked the MIT's best. I just wonder if I am reaping the full benefits of this player with the associated cable? 
Bargain amps and preamps with XLR connections?
Odyssey Khartago. 
Wish You Were Here, 3 Different Versions
Actually, I have the original version on cd as well as the other three plus 6 different lp pressings as well. I am mainly concentrating on the 3 which have the highest resolution for this discussion. 
Ayre CDX-7eMP or Electrocompaniet EMC-1UP
I stand corrected. My mistake