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tpreavesThe Absolute Sound Magazine in their current (2016) buyers guide recommends the OPPO 105D as a best buy in the price range $1000 to $1400. Here is what they had to say: Oppo BDP-105D $1299 Few disc player/DACs can compete with Oppo’s BDP... 
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tpreavesThe Absolute Sound Magazine recommends the Marantz SA 8005 in its 2016 buyers guide ( In the price range $1000 to $1400). Here is what they had to say: "This two‑channel only SACD/Red Book player boasts parts, circuitry, and construction ... 
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mattmiler                  9/22/16 "SO to be clear none of you are going with the $1200 Oppo 105, with ESS saber Dacs and audiophile grade outputs with XLR connections and is rated among units that cost thousands more in the latest class A reco... 
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bassdudeI have not yet discussed details of the modifications. This will be done when a laser assembly is found.  Generally speaking modifications are made in the following areas:1. Power supply: Replacement of caps and diodes in critical areas. F... 
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JI35             9-22-2016 "Used Marantz SA-14S1 sometimes come up for low price and is excellent"There is an  excellent review of the Marantz SA-14S1 by Jeff Parks in issue 52 of Positive feedback online. Based on this review, I actually decided ... 
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bassdude.Thanks for your recommendations. Modwright has agreed to modify my Sony disc player. I am not doing his famous "TRUTH" mod as I do not need the added warmth of tubes. Modwright told me he does not do repairs only, but he will repair AND m... 
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InfantThank you for replying to my post. I spoke to Modwright a few minutes ago. He is of opinion that parts are available. He does  not do repairs but would repair AND modify my unit.  He promised to confirm parts availability, at which time I wi... 
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bassdude         9/20/16 "If it were me... I'd get a NOS / lightly used Sony SA-5400 ES and an extra laser sled / laser assembly for it - off eBay / Amazon.   I would not get it without the backup laser sled / laser assembly - which is the most... 
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Tommylion       9/20/16" There's a line where what you're listening to stops being a recording, and becomes a musical event. That line is not always clearly marked or defined, but you know when you've crossed it. For me, that's what this hobby ... 
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sherod     8.7.16  " I have an extra 1M pair of Chinchilla that I would be glad to send you to evaluate in your system. If you like them and want to keep them, I'll work out a great deal for you. If you don't like them, just return them to me"... 
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Charles1dadI did not believe that Extra Terrestrials routinely visited our planet. UNTIL NOW. Today I saw a photograph of one in the the pages of THE ABSOLUTE SOUND.It is called the "Acoustic Signature Invictus" turntable. At three feet wide, 2.5 ... 
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geoffkait    8.1.16 "Just to point out there's a difference between turning the power off and disconnecting the AC power plug."Thanks geoffkait for making this important point. Glad you caught it.   
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georgelofi     8.1.2016" until one time they forget to disconnect the plug from the mains, BANG!!! say goodbye to your short and curlies?" This is a very important point. When providing instructions on how to install a fuse the first thing to say... 
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OregonpapaThere are now reports that an elderly man in Outer Mongolia was electrocuted while changing a synergistic research fuse in his donkey. The Governor of the province has declared a state of emergency.So please be careful.  
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