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What are the DACs that use good circuits in the Audio sections?
chips, a concern?  Well, that is up to you.  I assume that if chips were SOTA, then Audio Research, Conrad Johnson and more would have pre and power amps that were all really big chips.  Chips/I.C. etc.  are in the ear of the beholder.  
What are the most used terms that say the least in the "High-End"?
wturkey At one time Iowa was a "dry" state.  So rather than "bar none", there was no bar.  
Audio Research CD-2, any still using, or feedback on your experience.
I had wondered about the DAC it used.  I had a Classe 1 which used an ultranalog dac that was very good.  
Audio Research CD-2, any still using, or feedback on your experience.
adg, thanks for your input.  and the tip on the Arcam 9, Jim 
In your experience, what is the best Pioneer Elite units of Audiophile quality?
Thanks  minorl for your extensive list.  As much as I appreciate state of the art, I very much enjoy some of the great gear that has come before.  
Can anyone shed some light on the difference between the Oppp BDP-83 and BDP-83SE ?
Thank you jazzman for sharing your knowledge.  
some old headphones I loved, what is similar now?
Thank you much for your replies.  Your suggestions mirror what I have been looking into.  I hope you and yours are safe in your area.  
Vandersteen 1Ci , your experience?
Of the rooms I could use them in, the sizes would be 14x25, 12x14 and 12x15.  I have owned and liked the following brands in the past, original Advents, Dahlquist 10, Maggie 1.6, 3.6 and 20, Martin Logan Sequel, a couple of models of Quads...and, ... 
In case you need a new "source" for audiophile units.....
My grandparents and parents were travelers of the Road Not Taken. I remember Packards, Hudsons, Studebakers...and some good ones. My Dad had the same model Hudson that won at Daytona and a Studebaker Hawk designed by Raymond Loewy. If you want a j... 
Vandersteen 1Ci , your experience?
Thanks to all for your input.   
Vandersteen 1Ci , your experience?
bkeske Thank you for you thoughtful remarks and suggestions.  I will do some looking/thinking on the 2c.  
McIntosh, your experience?
br3098,  Thanks for your input.  I would be using any electronics in one of two systems.  The main system would be with Maggie 20 and the second system would be with Quads.  I have used several different source units, but I also listen to 2 grea... 
McIntosh, your experience?
Thanks.  I have owned much, but not McIntosh and doing my research ahead of any buying. 
A question about an older Rotel CD player I once had.
jafant I believe you to be correct.  Of the many disk players I have had by some of the brands that most here would know of.....and no real intent on my part, but the 1072 was the last player I had from Rotel. I now have the "Thunder Lizard, MK ... 
Buyer's request. If Sellers could list photos of units on with lights.
Yes, due diligence is up to the Buyer and the Sellers that I bought from were very good at any requested information or photos. At least on AudiogoN and mostly on ebay, but there were a few exceptions on ebay. Take care,