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It's time for a good CD player.
One problem with older CD players is parts availability in the case of any needed repairs (usually the transports). My own experience may be telling, however. I used to own a Meridian 508.24. It was virually universally acclaimed as a top flight C... 
2013 Wish List
Primarily, I want to get more music. 
Help me diagnose the problem
Tubes were ordered today. Fuses too. 
Help me diagnose the problem
I hadn't called Rogue- I plan on doing so on Monday, but I already heard from Mark. On the Rogue each tube is individually fused and biased. So far after switching things around the fuse is still holding but I have been exceedingly careful to play... 
Should listings include the age of the item?
Yeah, it would be nice to list the age. But if it's not listed, just ask. Easy, no? 
Components that you regret parting with?
Tandberg TR-2045 receiver. Transformer failed. 
Help me diagnose the problem
I am going to move the suspect KT90 to a different tube socket. If I continue to blow the V1 fuse it's not the tube. If I blow the fuse corresponding to wherebI move the tube, It's the tube- 
Stereophile Class A tables
I've heard some class A items, and have had mixed feelings. Some have been wonderful and other were just expensive. What I don't understand is if A is supposed to be the best without any practical consideration why should their be such a wide vari... 
Anyone else receive low offers right away ?
Regardless of what the offer is the seller always has the right to say NO. This is business, it's not personal.I've made some lowish offers. I do this to get the ball rolling. And to my surprise, my first offer is sometimes accepted. 
Rogue Audio Tempest ii and Tempest iii
I own a Tempest II Magnum. Since the III was released I communicated with Rogue to find out what the differences are and what the update cost is. From what I was told, there is the headphone amps you mention plus a switchable active line stage. Th... 
Fremer lays an Ostrich egg...
Too much "ink spilled" on two diverging opinions already. I would not hang my hat on the words of any reviewer.For me a review is a starting point, not the destination. I would certainly want to hear something based on a great review but would not... 
In what price range do I need to go for a Dac ?
FWIW I like the 260D better than a $4,000 Meridian I once owned. If you like the basic big boned presentation of the 260D you may flip over the 650 
Headphone Amps
Add this to your list to consider- Heed Canamp. 
Mcintosh MC501 or MC 352 for Sonus Faber Cremona
I have heard Cremonas with the MC352 in a friend's system. Nice set up, and far more than powerful enough. Not lacking in detail or slow (I often feel the two are related), in my opinion. Coherency? Could be a point. 
Warm, lush and smooth interconnect help
You have to audition cables in your system. How a particular cable is considered in another system may not be very revealing at all. I have found- in my system- Analysis Plus Solo Crystal cables are excellent and well priced, especially if buying ...