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What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Jimi Hendrix-The Cry of Love 
Used Audio Research Preamp Options
Believe it or not, I have never listened to the LS5. Maybe Lost Bears can provide more of an answer. 
Used Audio Research Preamp Options
I have owned in the past an Audio Research  SP7, SP9, then an SP14, LS25 MKII, and finally a Ref 5SE. I really enjoyed the SP14, and then later the LS25 MKII. I would say either of those would keep you happy for awhile. Although they are designate... 
High Quality Universal Player??
Randy-11, I am guessing you skipped the link that answers that question. Quote from the article. Granted, the Cambridge player lacks the BDP-105’s 32-bit DAC, balanced outputs, asynchronous USB input, headphone amp, and increased girth, which puts... 
Magneplanar speaker terminals. is there an adapter to....
Regarding shipping Maggies, I highly doubt the addition of binding posts on the speaker would somehow become damaged. I loved my old MGIIB speakers as they were my first "taste" of an audiophile speaker. I was hooked after that with quality reprod... 
Classe Processor and Amp
I believe you can adjust the overall volume in the main menu setup of the Classe? I think you have to set it to 0db. I have the 800 and am just going off of memory. Is the volume on the Oppo set to 100? 
OPPO BDP-103 (NON Darby)
I am in agreement with Erik, take the money and upgrade your turntable. Just putting your turntable on a stable solid surface will help you with playback. 
OPPO BDP-103 (NON Darby)
I own an Oppo BDP-105 used as an SACD/CD player using the XLR output. I also play my Blu-ray movies and multichannel music discs through it. I only have one SACD disc (Vanessa Fernandez) so far but can clearly hear the difference. I believe you wi... 
Preamp for audio research ref110
Having been in this hobby for years and having owned the same preamp, I am with the others that have recommended selling the SP9 MKII. I went from that pre to a SP14, to a LS25 MKII, to now a Ref 5SE. Each preamp changed has added more to my music... 
Audio Research SP9 MKII. Vs SP-14
I briefly owned the SP9 MKII for about two days. Returned to my dealer who also had the SP14. Then after listening to it had them order a new SP14 in black for me. Loved the phono stage. 
Classe CT-M600 won’t power on and fuse is good?
Having had an issue with my Classe SSP-800 powering up, I hate tell you what you probably already know. It's going to have to be shipped to them for inspection and repair. 
You read a lot about D'Agostino nowadays but little about Krell
Maybe Krell should change it's name to Karma? I cannot say that Dan is a personal friend, but have met and spoken with him more than once. The first occasion was years ago when he was with Krell and at Christopher Hansen's first store. Fast forwar... 
Audio Research Ref. 3, Ref. 5, or the Ref. 5se.
tsushima1, Much appreciated on the tube replacement advice. In regards to  the fuse replacment, I'm not going to touch the fuse, I am happy the way it is! No offense, but I am no longer OCD driven and am content with my system within reason. Howev... 
EVS modded Oppo 95
I searched and found this thread. I do appreciate the feedback on this subject, as it really helps. It's time to send my BDP-105 to EVS for the upgrade! I was set to go with the Modwright conversion, but it appears from actual owners of the EVS mo... 
Audio Research Ref. 3, Ref. 5, or the Ref. 5se.
I could not pass up the deal I received on a new inbox Ref 5SE. If you do buy the Ref 3 you will most likely be happy but still have that "what if I had bought  the Ref 5SE" question in the back of your mind. It sounds like in your heart you want ...