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CJ MF2200 or Threshold CAS-2?
Richmon - sorry for the late response - hadn't been back on the site the last couple of weeks. I appreciate your updated advice. The speakers - while not the caliber of what I had in my earlier days - are indeed pretty well matched to the rest of ... 
CJ MF2200 or Threshold CAS-2?
Richmon - Interesting idea I had not previously considered. If I were to follow your advice a) how much do you think the CJ and Threshold would each fetch and b) what power amp would you buy with the proceeds which you would consider an upgrade?  
CJ MF2200 or Threshold CAS-2?
Russ69 - thanks for the response. The same thought occurred to me just before I hit "post". I suppose this means the two are very close in my view (or in that of my ears). So let me re-pose my question as: which of the two would you choose if thes... 
Supratek Tubes and Tube Swappin' for Everybody
Have been a very satisfied owner of a Chenin preamp - acquired (used) in 2014. Primarily playing vinyl (60s-70s rock plus some jazz, classical).Tube lineup consists of: Gold Lion KT-66 Electro-Harmonix 6SN7Sovtek/Electro-Harmonix 6922Mullard 6688M... 
Care to recommend a preamp?
Thanks for all of the great info. Lots to sort thru, but that's half the fun of this hobby in the first place. Much appreciated.Jim 
Building HT, 2 channel audio guy needs help
Soix - pretty much what HT installer told me when he came by today to assess the re-wiring and updating needed to the theater room we inherited in our new home. So, looks like I will be putting in a modest HT system - new projector, screen upgrade... 
Building HT, 2 channel audio guy needs help
Any of you have any experience with the Met-1? Could be perfect for me - don't need anything more than 5.1 HT. Would I still need a HT processor? If so, how would I go about wiring this up in my system? 
Building HT, 2 channel audio guy needs help
Wow – thanks for all the responses and I must admit to being very happy to read that opinions about the best set-up are just as varied now as they were when I was in my prime audiophile days – spending virtually every waking moment researching and... 
Building HT, 2 channel audio guy needs help
Thank you both. That Marantz may be the way to go though as Dc says, it will be a sacrifice giving up the tube preamp. Here's hoping my aging ears will be none the wiser. Thanks again.Jim