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Looking for vintage system suggestions (maranta, klipsch, etc...)
@rawchuck,Though I am a bit of a Klipsch "fanboy", I do appreciate great sound and many other mfr’s can do it right.With that said, a Marantz 2270 or 2275 will mate very well with a pair of Heresys. Though not technically(height wise) floorstander... 
Review: Cambridge Audio 640a Integrated Amplifier
Old review but still relevant.  I find the 640A V2 a huge bargain especially for the average used price of around $250.00.  I am driving my Klipsch Heresy II's in a bedroom rig and could not be more pleased.  Great low end, midbass thump with a sm... 
Integrated Amplifier with the Good Bass and Extended Highs
" the Yamaha integrateds, like the A-S1100 are capable of silly good bass extension.They have a leaner tonal balance, but their bass capabilities make me laugh out loud."@helomech,I have the A-S1000 and it sure is not lacking bass drive.  That A-... 
Amp/Preamp or AVR for home stereo and entertainment
@samgoldenberg,That price for the Integra pre/pro is great. Very neutral sounding and featre packed. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 onboard is also a plus.Bill 
The one that got away
About 7 years ago a gentleman had listed a Denon DCD-3520 in excellent condition on the Tampa C-list for $45.00.  We spoke several times and agreed to meet halfway between Orlando and Tampa the next day.  He called me the next morning and told me ... 
CD players = dead?
I own two dedicated CD players and use them often.  I also own an Oppo 105 and Chromecast Audio that I use for network streaming(Spotify, Pandora, network music files, etc.).  All methods can sound incredible as well as pretty dull.  IMO, the most... 
Samsung 65 inch model# un65f6300
Bob,Be relentless with phone calls and emails and be patient and nice.  I had a 2012 Samsung PN59D6500 plasma(6 months out of extended warranty) that experienced the dreaded power on/power off cycle.  Called Geek Squad and had them come out and as... 
Parasound Halo Integrated vs Yamaha AS2100
Both are nice but I would get the Yamaha.Bill 
Parasound Halo Integrated vs Yamaha AS2100
" The Yamaha house sound is somewhat more forward/bright than Parasound. "Though this may be the case with some Yamaha of the not so far past, my understanding with these newer Yamaha integrateds(A-S1100, A-S2100, A-S3000) with mosfet transistors... 
Slight hum in my amp. Is this normal?
I would not say it is "normal" but it is pretty common.  Both my Acurus amps emit a slight hum that is only audible at close distances.  Most likely transformer hum(vibrations) in the majority of cases.Bill 
I'm selling speakers for the first time and concerned about fraud
@awright7771352," Bill, I just researched a guy pdawidowski, and he is on the Klipsch Forums. Problem is, he wants to have a courier pick them up because, as I find out, he's in the UK. That would violate PayPal's seller protection stuff... 😥"Yea... 
I'm selling speakers for the first time and concerned about fraud
@awright7771352 Have you tried selling them on the Klipsch Forum?No fee, PM system where you can exchange phone numbers and talk directly to potential buyer.  I saw recently where a forum member was looking for a pair of P-17B's.I have bought and... 
New Release CD Players $1000 - $1500
What about an NAD C568?Bill 
New Release CD Players $1000 - $1500
Another vote for the CA 851C.  Yes the 851 is a few years old but still in production.Bill 
Sleeper CD player DAC
@yakbob, @dvdgreco,"For that $3-4k (and less on the used market) try to audition the Yamaha CD-S2100." " the build quality is fantastic."  Can't agree more about these Yamaha players.I have the baby brother Yamaha A-S1000 and it too is built lik...