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$2,000 Used CD Player or Modified Oppo 105
I just had John Tucker of Exemplar Audio upgrade my Oppo 105 and to say it is stunning is an understatement. Now the cost to upgrade is more than @2K "but" I would compare it to a Meitner or much higher class DAC in a heart beat. You will have to ... 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
I just had John Tucker at Exemplar Audio upgrade my Oppo 105 (now a T105). He strips the entire analogue section and replaces it and adds an outboard power supply. The T105 becomes my swiss army knife of audio equipment. The sound is very "musical... 
Does the Transport make a significant difference
I just had John Tucker upgrade my Oppo 105 and it is outstanding. One player that does it all. I owned the Ayon CD-5 and the PS Audio PWD MKII and they are not even close to as good as the T105. Something to consider. 
Ps audio directstream into scd-1 - direct to amp?
If you consider the PS Audio Direct Stream consider how their products always sell for a much lower price after a little while on the market. I owned the PWD MKII and PWT which I paid good money for. Before it was all over there were dealer doing ... 
Can't decide on Integrated Amp - Please Help
Try and find a used/demo Exemplar Audio Exception Integrated. With a really nice front end you would have to spend big big bucks to beat this unit. I own one and have no plans on replacing it. It is a beautiful sounding piece of audio equipment! 
Entry level Silent Source Signature speaker cables
I own the Signature speaker cables, jumpers and interconnects. These are so well balanced as compared to most cables I have owned. The build quality is exceptional and they are very nice looking cables. To date they are my favorite because they do... 
Entry level Silent Source Signature speaker cables
Jafant,How do you like the Silent Source "Signature" speaker cables? Any details will be greatly appreciated. What other speaker cables have you used and how do they compare? Have you by chance compared them to the Silent Source Musical Reference? 
Integrated amp recommendations with A/B speaker
Exemplar Audio Exception Integrated is stunning good. 
Entry level Silent Source Signature speaker cables
Vincent,Did you ever get a pair of the Silent Source speaker cables? If so, what are yur thoughts about them? 
Preamp recommendations phono stage
Consider one of the Soundsmith phono pre-amps. I own the MMP3 (moving iron cartridge) and it does a nice job. Only $650 
Care to recommend a preamp?
I own the Exemplar Audio Exception Pre-amp and it makes beautiful music. You can get one for around the 3.5K range. I have owned the Parasound JC-2, First Sound MKIII, Coincident Audio Line Stage, Conrad Johnson and the Sanders pre-amps and this i... 
Best Integrated, period.
Just jumping back in to give kudos to the Exemplar gear. I now have about several hours on this unit and it is really sounding great. I also have been using John's Exception DAC and the Oppo 105 as the transport. I have had some amazing gear on my... 
Best Integrated, period.
If your interested in an amazing integrated check out the Exemplar Audio Exception. It is mind blowing good, especially if you have a topnotch front end. It simply sounds beautiful. It retails for less than many of the integrated amps mentioned in... 
Exemplar Audio Exception Integrated
I agree. The Exception is amazing for 50 watts. That and his Exception DAC make beautiful music. 
Exemplar Audio Exception Integrated
Chrshanl37 which Exemplar DAC do you own? What have you compared it to? John told me his current Exception DAC has been compared to the Meitner and dcs.