nwavesailor

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Modwright Oppo 105
I will second Andy with VTS for tubes! He is not only a square shooter, but will spend TIME on the phone with you and give you several options.Tube World has some great tubes, the real deal, and, yes pretty high prices, BUT you will get what is ad... 
The profiteers have struck Squeezebox Touch $750
Thanks for the clarification, Swampwalker! 
The profiteers have struck Squeezebox Touch $750
While The Economist may be a UK publication, it does (IMO) lean left.Regarding an 88 yo getting meds costing $200/day, you are correct, not a chance that Obamacare (or Medicare for that matter) will not cover that!We don't have a red or blue probl... 
What is the gray felt meterial I got with my Sony?
Yes, that is likely what it is but I have never found that included in any Sony XA5400 box I have opened. 
What is the gray felt meterial I got with my Sony?
I am guessing you bought this used and the seller sent this along.I have unpacked scores of brand new (and used) Sony 5400's and none included any grey felt. 
Your favorite 5687 tube in the Modwright 9.0 SE?
I am a big Raytheon 5687 fan. When I had the SWL 9.0 I had some 1955's that were just fantastic as well as some versions from the 60's. I am also a fan of the Philips production (dutch made)metal base GZ-34/5AR4. I have early fat base (f-31) as we... 
Laser for XA5400ES
This is an official Sony parts number.Until recently, I always spoke with an agent in Kansas. My last order was an agent offshore but I got the correct part.Good luck. 
Laser for XA5400ES
Did you try this contact number for Sony?1-800-488-7669 
Sony XA-5400es VS Oppo 83SE
Rwwear,I bought a Sony 5400 from the E-Bay seller that you posted. It was 'A' stock and came double boxed. I am not affiliated with the seller, just a happy customer. 
Sony XA-5400es VS Oppo 83SE
Sony has continued production of the XA5400ES even though they had been rumored to be a discontinued model some time ago. I have seen a unit with production of November, 2010 and read a post on another forum that they had a unit with a December, 2... 
Sony XA-5400es VS Oppo 83SE
Actually there are Sony XA5400ES's available from quite a few retailers at this time. 
Cary 303, ModWright Sony 999ES, 33 & 45 Vinyl
The Sony 999ES likely needs a new drive. This is a very reliable player but the drive was the only weak point, IMO. The SACD read issue is generally the first indication that it is time.Not a big expensive and you are back in biz! 
The Best modifications for the Sony 5400 sacd
New 6SN7 tubes cost as little as$40 a pair for Tung Sol current production to big $$$ for NOS tubes. 
The Best modifications for the Sony 5400 sacd
When the 6SN7 tubes need replacing you simply plug in a new pair. No need to return the player to ModWright.10,000 hours is playing the unit for 5 hours, 7 days a week, for 5+ years. 
How good of a DAC is the Logitech Transporter
You might try gently pulling the control knob 'out' just a bit to gain a touch more clearance. This will allow a bit more movement and you may see an improvement in this selector switch when pushing in the control knob.