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What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
I watched a 4 part Paul Simon documentary last week (part 4 is good) dusting off my collection. First up, Hearts and Bones, much better than the critics said. Next up Graceland  
Whats playing on your system today?
I watched a 4 part Paul Simon documentary last week (part 4 is good) dusting off my collection. First up, Hearts and Bones, much better than the critics said. Next up Graceland  
Is Ric Cummins still around?
According to this, he passed in 2022 https://rumsey-yost.com/2022/07/richard-f-ric-cummins/    
Best amplifier for Acoustat 2+2 electrostats for holographic sound, or change speakers?
A million years ago (mid 90s) I had 2 + 2s. I used both the interface and eventually their servo amps, which are amazing, but back then they had red glowing tube issues that scared the pants of me. Someone does update them and is said to make them... 
Best USB cable upgrade for around $1000
Because you sound like you have a clue, check out the many offerings on Ali-Express. Ive had very good luck and saved a ton of $$$  
? on Pioneer CD players from the past, anyone still using one of these
@shtinkydog  Been too long ago and many system changes. The 65 only offered optical,. IME coax is much better  
Whats playing on your system today?
U2  Joshua Tree MoFi Gold  
New, Very Interesting CD Transport
OP, +1. Most people will likely miss the fact that their dac might not have I square Buss input and therefore miss out on the Shanling's magic  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Best Of Jennifer Warnes  
Whats playing on your system today?
Best Of Jennifer Warnes  
Excellent Solid State or Hybrid Monoblocks Recommendations
Hey Jay, happy to hear you really like Ralphs monos, though Im not at all surprised, and as to the M1200s, prior to them being available Ric Schultz offered a ground up amp (including Italian chassis) using dual mono IcePower AS 1200 modules, plus... 
? on Pioneer CD players from the past, anyone still using one of these
Maybe 4 years ago my PD 65 died after many years of use as a transport. Optical pickup no longer made. My current spinner is a Audiolab 6000CDT transport. I already have my eye on a Shanling (top loader) which is current tech ~ $800 HTH  
Whats playing on your system today?
Cass County Don Henley (excellent recording) Modern Cool Patricia Barber MoFi Gold  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Cass County Don Henley (excellent recording) Modern Cool Patricia Barber MoFi Gold  
Your thoughts on best audiophile speakers in $10,000 neighborhood?
The GoldenEar T66s got a great review $6990