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Spectral SDR 2000SL about
I don't think the OP is using the Oppo as a transport for an Alpha Dac. It looks like he is asking how good the Spectral is, using the Oppo as a low price point, and the Alpha as an upper limit. 
Golden Ear Triton 2 amp preferences?
What's your preamp? 
Noise out of speaker from turntable
You need to list your system. 
Is ARC Updating/Discontinuing the DSi200?
Did you listen to any of the 3 choices to replace your Ayre, or are you going to cross your fingers and hope for the best? 
DOA tube from Audio Research
Who's Ronald Reagan? Was he an audiophile? 
Vincent SV236MK Dry and bright?
If you bought it new, then it may not be fully broken in yet. Put at least 200-300 hours on it before making any decisions.If it is broken in and you want the amp to work for you, it may require you to make several small changes in order to get th... 
Four Seasons
You can find torrents for most, if not all, recent issues of Stereophile. Since you already paid for the magazine, I don't think you would be doing anything wrong by downloading it. 
Best speakers to buy for around $1,500
It depends. 
to replace PB-8 Transparent Plus BiCable
The difference in sound is going to be determined by whatever cable the OP replaces his current cables with. Maybe the change will be big, or maybe it won't. It all depends on the cable. 
DOA tube from Audio Research
Try a different tube in the same socket just to make sure nothing was damaged when you installed the new ones. 
Klipsch heresy questions
Before you switch over to a horn speaker like the Klipsch, you really have to listen to them. People seem to love or hate them, and not many are in between. 
Active analog splitter?
A cleaner solution would be to use an EQ to recover frequencies due to hearing loss. Another member on AG has some hearing issues and ended up getting a Behringer 24/96 digital EQ, and is very pleased with the results. One of those goes for about ... 
Sleeper Vintage Tube Gear?
"07-19-15: Ebm1 thread is enough?"Not if you want a stereo thread.Heath Kit's sound pretty good and are not that expensive. A lot of people overlook them. 
What is the best usb convertor
"07-16-15: MeschYes Zd, if I had the resources i also would like to try the Off-Ramp. But then again, I might also be upgrading my entire system.I agree with David, if one was to spend ‘Off-Ramp’ type $$$ a newer DAC may be in order.Not knowing mo... 
Wadia Drawer Malfunction
I can probably help, but I need to know what model you have. Also, do you have the metal remote or is it plastic?