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How many CaryAudio techs does it take to replace a lightbulb in a CAD-211FE?
I had a Cary CDP player, similar story, in that the quote to do the work was not worth it for me relative to the overall value of the player. I've seen people figure out replacement parts that work, but otherwise stuck with Cary doing the work wit... 
Integrated amp upgrade
I'd go for an Ayre power amp for that set up.  
Most detailed budget power cord under 150$ used?
Spend a $100 more and get an Audience e PC, it's a great all around cord with excellent EMF rejection  
Aggressive know it all salesman
A good approach from the sales perspective would be to ask your experience and knowledge in the audio field for yourself and then go from there and have humility. It's such a broad field I'd like to think I know a lot but there's a lot I don't know. 
I hate when this happens ......
I'm curious if you have a dedicated line? For me in the past when I've done it, the sound stage opened and became more transparent. It's a pretty powerful tweek.  
CD/SACD Player. I know there are many threads but I still would like help.
I think it's important to recognize sacd discs can be mastered poorly. I've heard great Sacds and poor quality versions. I've heard redbook discs that are more resolving and dynamic than Sacds I've listened to. 
Is there Really a difference between a Krell 400xi intergrated amp and the newer Vandgard?
FYI music direct has a better deal on vanguard as a demo with 60 day return policy  
Who are the most underground high-end companies
Blue Circle, Perreaux  
If you won the power ball tomorrow night would you
New house with dedicated listening room. 
anyone heard the new plinius hiato?
I have both owned Plinius separates and now the Hiato which with the proper burn in, is an excellent Integrated amp.I dispute Kiwi's contention to the contrary. He clearly did not spend enough time in his review process and I think his review was ... 
What CD for my Plinius Hiato?
The Plinius Hiato integrated needs at least 24-48 hours left on and at least 200 hours run in, if not more. I constantly find dissatisfaction with owners who do not give there components enough break in time. I had some Stealth cables that needed ... 
Dali Helicon 400 or Acoustic Zen Adagio?
I have experience with owning the 400's, purchased 800's and now am going back to a another pair of 400's. I only know the 400's, but remember there 4 ohm speakers, making them effcient relative to amp wattage. I played them through a Plinius SA10...