tweak1

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ACUSTAT MODEL X
Decades ago I had 2+2s with both servo amps and the interfaces with Medallion transformers. Great sound  
Benchmark AHB2 Amplifier, opinions and competition
I can highly recommend the LSA Voyager GaN 350 @~ $2500  
Looking for a warm sounding amp or integrated with a torodial transformer
Nice system. I recently acquired the CDT 6000 and am very happy with it. I am blown away by the LSA Voyager 350 GaN amp. It is a lot more potent than my previous amp EVS 1200, which surprised me A couple ideas * power cords (Im actually using a... 
Do hi-end DACs offer true value or diminishing return...
In the attached review he tests a variety of dacs moving from least expensive. Ill think you'll find it very informative https://theaudiophileman.com/6000cdt-cd-transport-from-audiolab/    
Do I need a DAC?
With the budget you mentioned give Technics a hard look at the GU-700 and the SL-G700   https://www.whathifi.com/us/reviews/technics-sl-g700    
Oh Ye of Little Format
What kit, what cabling...?  
Suggest your most desired MSRP $1,500-$3,000 Stand Mount for a Shootout.
@grislybutter    WOW. Did you contact Underwood HiFi about this?  
How Big of a Difference?
Often, manufacturers will provide XLR I/Os FOR CONVENIENCE, THOUGH THEIR KIT IS NOT TRUE BALANCED. Unless your components have true balanced circuits then XLR won’t make a difference. What surprises me most is how many reviewers do not have true ... 
Suggest your most desired MSRP $1,500-$3,000 Stand Mount for a Shootout.
@grislybutter    Hmmmm. These speakers have gotten excellent reviews. Please explain your personal experience  
Marantz HD CD-1 Good News Bad News
From what Ive learned, is that some CDTs were misaligned at the factory and severely scratched the owners CDs. So far, Ive played some 20 CDs without issue  
Do hi-end DACs offer true value or diminishing return...
This topic seems to preclude significantly lower priced kit. For a while I felt my Audio Alchemy DDP-1 + PS 5 (MSRP $2600), with built in DAC was my weak link. Fortunately, my CDP used as a transport died. I chose a CDP to have as a backup player,... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Chet Atkins and Mark Knoffler Neck and Neck  
Stock Voyager GaN amp (350/600) Contrasted with my EVS1200 (600/1200)
IMO, the manual SUCKS, but DAMN, it’s ability to extract data from red book is amazing at this price point It is sturdy, and it seems to have a tribe of happy users, so, Im confident it will last. I think the problem with all my previous players ... 
Marantz HD CD-1 Good News Bad News
@curiousjim   First, nice choice of icon As to updates, well, it is sturdy, and it seems to have a tribe of happy users, so, Im confident it will last. It really has taken redbook playback to a whole new level for me. Obviously the power cord ... 
Bought the Technics SL-G700 SACD Player
I switched to all true balanced decades ago. Im confident doing this will significantly improve your enjoyment