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Preamp with near-reference quality built in phono?
If you can live without a remote, I would would look at Klyne Audio Arts. Stan makes one of the best preamps with phonos in high end audio. http://www.klyne.com 
How is your many titles in your digital collection
5500+ -CD117-SACD75+-DVD Video(mostly music videos, concerts, ect) 
New Beatle's Remasters
They are the first 4 American Beatle LPS, Meet The Beatles, The Beatles Second Album, Something New and Beatles 65. 
A'gon Classified or Auction - Which do you prefer?
I very seldom look at the auctions, the opening bid or reserve price is almost always at or above used pricing. It has been my long experience that there are very few bargins in auctions for the buyer, it is a seller's medium. 
Thoughts on PS Audio Ultralink II
I purchased the original Ultralink when it first came out and upgraded to the Utralink 11 HDCD(2200.00) when it became available. I still have the 11 in my system and use it with my studio DAT player and recorder. It was a class A product during i... 
Jazz Piano?
One of my favorites is Gene Harris, with the Three Sounds or his trio. You just can't go wrong with Gene Harris. 
Is it worth spending $10k on CD-only player today?
Like many others I was also in the same place. I have a large cd collection(6K) so I purchased the best cd player I could afford. I was also interested in SACD and purchased a mid price(3K) SACD player. While I love the sound of SACD( I have a lit... 
Native American Music
I recommend the catalogs of Coyote Oldman and R. Carlos Nakai. Two of my favorites by Coyote Oldman: Compassion and Tear of the Moon and Nakai: Big Medicine and Journeys vol.3. 
Tandberg Repair??
http://www.sound-smith.com 
OK Come Clean, whats in your closet ?
Pioneer PDR 05 CD RecorderNakamachi MR-1 cassette deckNakamachi BX 2 cassette deckSony DAT playerJVC CD Playercables,cables,power cords 
Marantz SA-14 v1 or v2
I need to qualify this post buy stating that I only heard the version 1 in a store system and the version 2 in my system using different preamp/amp and speakers. The SACD playback to my ears sounded very similiar while the cd playback was improved... 
ARC LS22 to CJ 16ls significant upgrade?
I upgraded to the CJ 16LS 11 from an Audio Research LS25 MK11 and have been quite pleased. I found the LS25 an exceptional preamp but rather dry and noninvolving in my system.(ss amp) The CJ is more refined, detailed and overall more musical in my... 
Svetlana 572-3 tube---Still available?
Also had the Cary 572 Monos with same tube issues. My understanding is the 572 is out of production but Cary may still have them available. 
"Jesus Christ Superstar?"
There are numerous versions available, the movie soundtrack, broadway soundtrack, best ofs, remakes with different cast members and the original cast. I have them all including an unusual release called "Jesus Christ Superstar A Resurrection" feat... 
SACD - Dying already?
It's interesting timing of this post as I just purchased my 100th SACD and have been concerned about the viability of this format. I don't have a mega buck SACD player but a Marantz SA 14 v2 and have been very pleased with it. I have a large colle...