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CD player vibration from CD's
Ssouci,I have the same problem with my Oppo player. My old sony has zero vibration with SACD's while the Oppo shakes. Did you ever find a solution? Does the unit need to be repaired? I'm wondering if the old sony maybe spins at a lower rpm, but I ... 
Changing rail fuses inside a B&K amp. Is it safe?
Thank you for the replies. I will do the change soon and post my results. 
Changing rail fuses inside a B&K amp. Is it safe?
Thank you. When you say zap slightly, you mean a small arc when placing a new fuse back into the rail fuse holder? 
Good used receiver for bedroom. Denon? Marantz?
Thanks for the reply. No experience with Yamaha. I've had Denon and was pleased with the quality/price. I'm reading lots of good things about the Pioneer VSX-1019AH. I think the transformer/power is my number one concern. I'll read about HK. 
Recommendation for a warm mid/high end amp
Thank you for all the comments. Maybe the urge to upgrade is unwarranted. Has anyone had experience with Cary or Classe? 
looking at a Pre-Pro Anthem D2 vrs B&K REF 70
I have the Ref 70 and love it. Very clean. Excellent mids and highs. Use if for 2 channel and HT. Excellent at both. Not sure what else to say. A couple minor bugs but nothing serious and new firmware is out. 
Parasound vs B&K vs Acurus
If a person wanted to step up from B&K/Acurus etc, what is the next best thing for the money? Classe? Are classe amps neutral/warm? I'm using PSB Silver speakers with a B&K ref 70 preamp with a sony ES sacd player. 
Parasound vs B&K vs Acurus
Thank you everyone. Great information so far. Bdgregory: I can attest that the Acurus is NOT a bright amp at all. If anything it might need to be a little more open in the highs, but thats just my experience with my decent/ok equipment. Bryston wa...