axpert

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CD/SACD player Under $4000
 The DENON DCD-3000NE sells for under $4000. Build, technology, and reproduction quality difficult to beat, even at several times the price. Very nice-looking component in the silver panel version.  
Why I don't think I'll ever return to vinyl - brief rant
I have to say this - - - - I happen to have a collection of over 5000 LPs. Some mono from the "good old days", the remainder are stereo dating from the early 50's to present time. All of my records are graded MINT or MINT -. That's the kind of rat... 
“Civilian” reaction to your gear?
YEAH! BOSE is mid-fi at best. Of course you didn't define your system, so I would not venture an opinion. Sounds like you have some "deaf and dumb" friends.  
High Performance & Low Cost
WANT MY OPINION?  - - - The equipment you have indicated I would not classify as true "high performance". As I have mentioned to others, the first thing you must do is to establish a "not to exceed" price point. If you are planning on replacing a... 
TT and phono preamp - what best match for my system
Obviously, there are so many credible variables to this equation, a person could spend a week or more, evaluating and possibly listening to potential pairings. Therefore, in order to establish a limitation to the equation, a person must establish... 
Fidelium speaker cabke
O-O-O-PS!! I forgot one important thing - - - Each build I have designated pertains to one single channel, in as much as the cables in question are single conductor and require a pair (+ and -) per channel. Therefore, the total system cost would b... 
Fidelium speaker cabke
D.I.Y = Suggestion - - - make these yourself. No tools required - (approximate quantities for 1 PR. 10' cables) 16 pcs - 4" x 4" x2" (square bowl blanks - different woods available)      Approximate $192.00 16 (2 pak) SORBOTHANE  (ISOLATE IT) #0... 
What type of cables make the most difference
ANY TYPE CABLE DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED BY HAND, using "solid core 7N OCC copper" (silver plating optional)  
Best bang for the buck
In terms of quality audio reproduction in general, a company named "SCHIIT" has entered the market a few years ago, with some incredible high quality, high performing audio components. I would easily recommend their products to any audiophile. And... 
Can a off the shelf DAC, if engineered/implemented good, sound as good as a custom DAC?
Look into the top tier SCHIIT DAC. You will be astonished.   
My new speakers
THE SCHIIT YGGDRASIL DAC - Everything I have purchase from SCHIIT has been a "STONE COLD BARGAIN" Unequaled performance vs. price. They also have a return policy. You can't really go wrong. AXPERT  
What to do with very low offer on an item for sale
I suggest you do a little investigation as to what the typical valuation of your item is on the market. Condition plays a big role pertaining to value. Once you have some credible information, compare the offer to typical valuation.  If the offer ... 
Is the Leben CS600x unbeatable?
Depends on how much money you have to spend. I think you need to do some auditioning. Don't rely on ads or faith. There are many fine integrated amps out there. The LEBEN does have a good reputation but rather limited sales, in order to get much r... 
Can somebody help me identify my Stanton 680 stylus?
D6800SL should be the replacement stylus. If this this your cartridge? Then the stylus is N680.  
Needed: Honest Advice on high-end amps- either mono or stereo
PASS LABS OR PRIMA LUNA   !!!  "PERIOD !!!