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ACCUPHASE E-202 restauration advises?
Accutech is Accuphase's official in/out of warranty repair shop here in the U.S., as far as I know. http://www.yamasinc.com/index.htm 
Amazon turntables.
He carries (or used to carry) Amazon TTs and should be able to offer you some insights. 
Best integrated, ???
Give the Accuphase integrated amps a try if you can find a way to audition them. The E-408 or the E-530 should both work, depending on your listening level and room size. 
Mcintosh MA6900 v Krell 400xi for S F Cremona
For what it's worth, I believe Franco Serblin (sp), the designer of Sonus Faber speakers, uses a pair of Krell monoblocks as part of his test system at the factory.I agree w/ 1sm; the new Krells are quite different sounding compare to the previous... 
1st time AG'er. Cables ? ?
Give Analysis Plus cables a try, particularly the Oval 9 speaker cables; used ones can be had for little more than a song. Not quite state of the art, but a lot of cable for the money (literally), and a great set of starter cables that should keep... 
speakers for Accuphase E-530 ?
I demoed the E530 with the Verity Audio Parsifal Monitors and the new JM Lab 900 series a few weeks back. Excellent sound from both set of speakers. 
Is there a preamp w/ a built in 24/192 upsampling?
Check out the Accuphase DC330 if it's in your budget. 
Comments on Rotel RSX 972 and 1065 Receiver?
Hi Whknopp0713,Are you using the Rotel/NHT setup for mostly HT or music? I have a separate rig for 2-channel music, so I am more concerned about HT performance for this system than it being musical...I did check out www.audioreview.com, but so far... 
Any Chinese audiophiles?
Hi Jls3, I can speak and read Chinese. Let me know how I can help out. Marakanetz, if you are trying to purchase a LP via Japanese website, I might be able to help you as well. Again, please fill me in on the details.Regards,George 
JVC XRCD CDs, are they worth the extra cash?
Hi Jeff,Your best bet would be eBay for Dire Straits XRCDs. AFAIK, that particular XRCD is readily available in Asia, but not here in North America. XRCD version of several other artists, such as Baby Face, Aaron Neville, and Brandy, are also avai... 
Looking for comments on Piega P2, P2 limited, P5
Thanks for the excellent responses so far!To CFB,Actually, both the Arcus and Avatar are on my audition list; FWIW, I liked the Avatar better when I heard them at the dealer. I will add the Symbols to the list as you recommended.To Glide3,I will s... 
Difference between Accuphase A50 and A50v?
Hi Bwhite,I have been following your recent threads regarding Accuphase products. I am a fan of Accuphase products myself; currently I am using one of their integrated amps in my main rig and the sound is absolutely amazing. Eventually I would lik... 
Can the Rowland Concentra II be beat?????
The integrated amps from Accuphase are my personal favorites. They easily give the Rowland a run for the money.Happy Listening! 
Small balanced monoblocks
I would add Clayton M100 monoblocks to your audition list. Output is rated at 100 watts / ch. class-A. It has both RCA and XLR inputs, and its relatively small size would fit your living room as well. Check out www.claytonaudio.com for more info.H... 
Fourplay ...yes please Jazz CD
To Brianmgrarcom,3rd Force is actually the name of another group, not an album by Fourplay; their music is similar in style to that of Fourplay. I second Lev355's recommendation on this one.Happy Listening!