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Orchestrated Rock...Uriah Heep and others
My favorite Uriah Heep record is Demons and Wizards.   
Mcintosh MAC7200 or Hegel H390 for a new pair of Kef R7 META
Get the McIntosh, it’s 200wpc into 2, 4 and 8 ohms.  Hi Fi+ gushed over it.   
Why a dedicated SACD player more noticeable sound quality difference than HDMI-I2S w/ DACs
You used a cheap Oppo which is inferior to the much better SACD players out there.  Not a great comparison.    
Denon DL-103 Compatibility
I have the ZU Audio modified DL103 and it sounds fantastic on my Technics SL1200G.  It didn’t sound good on the VPI prime with unipivot 3D arm.    
It Pegged the Needle on My "BS Meter". Now, I'm A Believer. Ever Happen to You?
I also had a Pioneer PD65.  I used it for 8 years and stupidly sold it.  When I bought it, my brother worked for Pioneer and I got 50% off the retail price.  It was an amazing sounding player with the Legato Link DAC.  
Blue Jean cable problem
I use 2 pairs of Blue Jeans cables to connect my Schiit Lokius to my Mac Integrated.  I have never had a problem since my purchase and daily use since 2020.   
Need Advice Asap - Terrible experience with a seller on Reverb (Iso Acoustics Gaia ii)
I’m with Jasonbourne71 on this.  If you paid less than retail, what really is the problem?  Once they are under your speakers, it will not matter.  Unless you don’t like what they do and that is why you are feeling he mislead you on the condition?... 
If A.I. took the place of musicians, would you listen to it?
Big Nope.   
What speaker cable for Martin Logan motion series (AMT) tweeter.
I am using Canare 4S11 speaker cable connected to the GE Triton Refs speakers with AMT  type tweeter.  No harshness, just pure treble.   
Swap out b&w 802 d3 for Sonus faber amati g5?
@ditusa, excellent choice and very musical speakers.  Those JBL’s are very special.   
Looking for a CD / SACD player. Also, tell me about Esoteric
Luxman D-O3X CD Player - NEW MARKDOWN - SALE PRICE IS $2100 (50% OFF M – Sound by Singer Sale 2024   for OP  
Looking for a CD / SACD player. Also, tell me about Esoteric
My Esoteric UX3 came in 3 boxes which made the 55 pound SACD player  80 pounds.   
Looking for a CD / SACD player. Also, tell me about Esoteric
There is a new Luxman CD player at Sound By Singer in the 3K price range.  It is 50% off retail and brand new.  The store is in its final month of closing due to the owner passing away. All sales are final.   
Looking for a CD / SACD player. Also, tell me about Esoteric
The Oppo and Magnestar players are inexpensive players.  They are not in the same league as the Esoteric players.  Teac now makes a great player with the Esoteric VRDS  transport for around $3500.00. The only thing I don’t like about it are the ra... 
Looking for a CD / SACD player. Also, tell me about Esoteric
I have an Esoteric UX-3 I purchased new in 2012, and I wouldn't trade it for the world.