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A/V receiver and Legacy Focus SE speakers
 A waste of great speakers...  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
 James Mcmurtry    Black Dog and the Wandering Boy  
Vietnam era stereo reference
I remember this stuff well. Im sure this is what got me into this hobby.  My sister was dating a guy ( she would marry ) that had recently returned from VietNam. The first time I saw his system I was blown away:  great big Sansui receiver, Sansui... 
Was anyone else caught out by this?
 That's why God made coffee, lol...  
How old is too old?
+1 jl35.  any time someone asks for advice on a cd player you can count on ghd to offer nothing but his love of streaming....  
Best way to spend my money
 To me, 15 feet is a long run for a phono cable. I would try to move the table closer and explore the balanced cable option. Definitely used. Good luck.   
Seeking horn array loudspeakers with a maximum price of $17,500.00 per pair.
 You have some great choices at your price point, especially if you consider used. Agree with ozzy62, I would not want your amp with horns.  
Encouraging people to consider a traditional 2 channel stereo system.
No use trying to convert anyone, they either get it or they don't (care). Most people today look for quantity over quality and convenience in a small package. They don't want a stack of components wired together. I am at peace knowing that my sy... 
Help! Pre amp turning on by itself.
 If anyone is interested :   following the link provided by yogiboy I put fresh batteries in the remote and haven't had an issue yet after a month. Batteries in remote were never changed and probably at least 8 years old. Weird that old batteries... 
Need a solid surge protector that’s non-current limiting.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_756ELT15PF/Furman-Elite-15-PFi.html?tp=568  
Swapped the baby Maggie’s in this evening
 Fascinating. You must be a man of few words...  
~$3-5k speakers for moderate volume listening: Spendor A4, Fyne 501SP, Focal Aria X no. 2?
 Try to find a used pair of Salks.  
Help! Pre amp turning on by itself.
 oddiofyl, thanks for your concern. Right now, as per Modwright, I have taken the batteries out of the remote and will see where that leads. It's only doing this about once a week, with no consistent time frame. I haven't unplugged and plugged bac... 
Help! Pre amp turning on by itself.
System is plugged into a Furman Elite conditioner surge suppressor. Don't get the numerous suggestions saying to turn it off, it IS off until it turns itself on ...  
Help! Pre amp turning on by itself.
 Thanks to all for the suggestions and info. Right now the batteries are out off the remote. I like the link from yogiboy about the possibility of weak batteries, as the batteries in the remote are years old and have never been replaced.