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Audiolab 9000cdt vs Audiolab 6000cdt vs Teac 505t
I had the CDT6000 for a couple years. It's good, BUT...  I got the bug for another top loader and investigated the Shanling ET3. IMHO, no comparison- night and day better and MSRP is only $749. If you shop on Shanlings www you can find better pri... 
The End of My Search for a Power Conditioner
Definitely look into VeraFI Audio LLC Snubway, Amazing what this small unit has done for me. Moneyback so, give it a go  
Seeking to Upgrade Subwoofer from SVS SB2000
This could be your luck day. I had 2 SVS subs tried all kinds of trick tweaks to integrate them. Go to VeraFi Audio >speakers as subwoofers>Vanguard Caldera 12" @ $399. Extremely well built and designed. Lots of great products at down to ear... 
Shanling ET3 transport: anyone changed or upgraded the fuse
ET3 FYI the lid is a complicated design- IMO too complicated. Mine slipped out of my hand and hit the floor, causing the innards to break inside,no longer able to lock the cd in place. Only place to get replacement is directly from Shanling, assum... 
Power cord
Most audio power supplies leave a lot to be desired, consequently leaving your dac or pre starving for proper power I highly recommend a VeraFi Snubway  
Shanling ET3 transport: anyone changed or upgraded the fuse
I love my ET3 but instead of messing with fuses get a VeraFi Audio Snubway and maybe even a Mainstream. My first exposure was when I upgraded my Audio Alchemy DDP-1 by adding the outboard power supply. HUGE improvement. Snubway reminds me of that  
Are the Anthony Gallo Reference 3.5 still up to it?
Adding a pair of subs should up your love for the 3.5s. VeraFI Audio Caldera 12" are reasonably priced @ $399 https://verafiaudiollc.com/products/vanguard-caldera-12-active-subwoofer  
Reasonably priced preamplifier
Search TAS Audio Alchemy DDP-1 and DPA-1 March 2016 I have owned the DAC/Pre + PS 5 for 3+ years. I think Peter M worked for either CH or Solution. I have made many upgrades since then and can hear each clearly. You can find one occasionally <... 
SnubWay Question Thread
I am shocked as to the amazing improvement Snubway has done in my system  
Coda 11, Schiit Tyr, JC5 or ???
The bargain that Im told competes with anything:  see Vera-Fi Audio LLC Series One A40 class A amp $1599  
Looking for a narrow baffle small footprint speaker
Def look into GR Research   
California Audio Labs Icon
Over many decades I have owned lots of CD players (including a CA Labs) so many improvements since those days and a tremendous reduction in price makes repair a waste of $$$. Case in point, I recently bought a Shanling ET3 transport (MSRP $729) an... 
Dedicated CD Transport vs DAC
Both are critical. For ~ 3 years I had a Audiolab 6000CDT (MSRP $599) which I THOUGHT I WAS HAPPY WITH- except for missing bass, but I only paid $300 used. It was connected to my Audio Alchemy DDP-1+ PS 5. Eventually I thought about either upgradi... 
SACD Players
Check out Shanling. I bought their ET3 a couple months ago and am extremely happy, but it does not play SACDs. They do have a model that does under $1300  
What Power Amplifier Should I Buy?
Your amp MIGHT not be the cause of lack of umph. My recent experience with my ~3 year old Emerald Physics 3.4s (12" coaxial driver) in a large room I long felt that I needed subwoofer reinforcement UNTIL... This is a mind blower and YMMV (though ...