chayro

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Upgrade program
Some dealers have a formal upgrade program, i.e., within one year you can trade in for a component at double value, etc. But I have found that you can often negotiate an upgrade track on a component at the time of purchase, as the dealer is motiva... 
Practicality of footers to isolate turntables.
Or you could try a wall shelf. They work amazingly well. The knee-jerk reaction is often that you cannot fit a wall shelf into your decor, but you'd be surprised. 
Rega Apollo CDP in NYC area
Fast-forward to the pawn shop scene from Pulp Fiction. 
Bada DC-225
That lingering thought will always be with you until you realize that there is always something better than what you have. Besides that, "better" is a matter of taste. I never heard the DK, but I enjoyed the Bada very much in my system. Many peopl... 
Bada DC-225
I don't know if any of the Badas are available used, but Pacific Valve is great to deal with and gives you a year warranty. If the thing goes a year without breaking, chances are it's going to last many years. While you're at the site, I would def... 
Bada DC-225
I had the older model and it was an incredibly good value. I replaced it with a $4K tube amp and the Bada really gave up nothing. I would purchase it without hesitation. If I were on a tight budget, I'm pretty sure that would be what I would buy. 
Need Suggestions For Raising Speaker Height
Don't assume you need to raise them. "Tweeter at ear level" is a starting point, but not necessarily the best point. That aside, I happen to have some Herbies wooden spike feet - a grungebuster disc with a wooden base and brass spike disc, that wi... 
looking to audition Running Springs P C--
Go for an Audience. They sound great, the used prices for the non-teflon units are a steal (IMO) and they have great customer service. What more do you want? 
musical cd player 1-2K range??
The Doge6 is an amazing player for the money. Purchase from Pacific Valve with one year warranty and 30 days money back. No affiliation with the company or product. 
CD upgrade.
Vicks - Many people here, including myself, attempted to give the OP some well-meaning advice,for better or worse. But when it comes down to: "What do you think of XYX?" or "How much better is XYX than ABC?", it just becomes an exercise in futilit... 
CD upgrade.
This is getting very tiresome. 
How much is this worth?
Any piece of gear is impossible to value without knowing the condition and seeing detailed photos. You don't even mention whether it is in good working condition. 
integrated for zu definition 3
52Tiger - no, I haven't heard the 300B, but I have heard a few versions of the Solista and the LT and the smaller push-pull they make. All the ones I've heard have a very palpable presence that is extremely addictive once you get used to it. IMO, ... 
The Best Way to Clean Records
My mistake - it's Axiss Audio, not Axxis. Here's a linkhttp://store.acousticsounds.com/d/45071/Axiss_Audio-ROR_Vinyl_Record_Cleaning_Fluid-Record_Cleaner 
The Best Way to Clean Records
Actually, Axxis Audio is selling ROR (residual oil remover) as a record cleaner. ROR is used to clean camera lenses and works great on glass. It's basically glass cleaner and even contains a tiny bit of ammonia. You can buy a small bottle of it fo...