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Speakers for a unique small room
OP experiment with hanging blankets on the walls first. Don't forget the ceiling.    
Speakers for a unique small room
OP, the acoustic treatment did more for the sound than anything else. Do that first. I think you'll find out your gear is just fine!  
Speakers for a unique small room
Sorry, just saw your post  
Speakers for a unique small room
Did you see my pics?  A picture is worth a thousand words.  
Speakers for a unique small room
PS I like your room, gear and speakers.  
Speakers for a unique small room
Not sure why you feel 8' away is too close. My speakers are 7' apart and my ears are the same distance from each speaker. You asked about room treatment. I have a treated room. See pics. Just posted them. Hope that helps.  
Marantz SACD 30n vs Technics SL-G700M2 vs Mark Levinson 5101
@allanblissett good point. I should have remembered that, I'm considering purchasing the Rotel!  
Fantasy or reality? Inexpensive solid state preamps that get you 80% there?
I realize that some people use tube preamps as their aesthetic standard for all preamps, but for those who do not, what word best describes a solid state preamp at its best? I would say neutral, transparent, clarity, cohesiveness top to bottom, q... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
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Marantz SACD 30n vs Technics SL-G700M2 vs Mark Levinson 5101
And Rotel.  
Marantz SACD 30n vs Technics SL-G700M2 vs Mark Levinson 5101
Agree with @jayctoy. Buy new or almost new CDPs. OP might also consider Luxman...  
I Was Stunned
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I Was Stunned
@waytoomuchstuff @ml8764ag @petg60 thanks guys!  
I Was Stunned
@lak click "Tom Carr's" in virtual systems  
Fantasy or reality? Inexpensive solid state preamps that get you 80% there?
It's really quiet (130 S/N!!!). It's really neutral. Only quibble is the remote must be aimed very accurately, straight on, no more than about 8 feet away.