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oddiofyl

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Has CJ dropped the Classic 2 preamp??
Doubt it, i think they are done with "Classic" legacy type of designs....that pre amp got shreaded by many forums due to its lack of features and analog volume with no remote.   I doubt they sold many because at that price people expect remote vol... 
Is this an ugly speaker? TAS cover 10/2017
Hideous 
Has CJ dropped the Classic 2 preamp??
Too bad its a real sleeper...... 
Choices narrowed Rogue RP-1 and Primaluna Prologue Premium Preamps
I would go with Rogue.....good stuff, made in USA.....not for nothing but Kevin Deal is the importer of Prima Luna which is Chinese.....I called Upscale four times trying to order a tube that they would only sell over the phone, and only to owners... 
Bluetooth streaming
I stream Spotify from my Android tablet through a yamaha blutooth Rx via coax to my NAD M 51 dac and it sounds pretty good but no where near CD......it's good for casual listening and I can control play via my tab so it's convenient  
Not Enough Options for Auditioning Speakers
Audio Video Therapy in Nashua are great guys to deal with....great headphone room, which is my next purchase .....good selection of gear to listen to also 
Oppo Vs Esoteric
I should have added that I have my 103D going into a NAD M51 DAC and it sounds fantastic...... 
Ever Bought an Audio Product that was Stupid Good for the Money?
Quicksilver Mid Mono amps....  bought them used at $1000 but still a steal at 1895 new..... 
Oppo Vs Esoteric
I have an OPPO 103D and it's a great machine for the money....  but it's no Esoteric...   not even close.    
What Is The Cost Of Amplifier Casework?
Quicksilver amps are a good example of plain casework, or lack thereof.....amps as good as Mikes would cost a lot more with full chassis.....   
Has Rel fallen out of favor with audiophiles?
You know why I don't think of REL too often?   Because my R305 that I've had for a while draws no attention to itself and blends perfectly with my mains.... 
Tech That Flopped!
Sony Mini-Disc 
Preamp w/ a budget of $2000
I second the c-j Classic 2SE..... kicks ass for $2K .....I love mine,  don't even care about the lack of remote or any other feature for that matter.....no frills,  power switch, source selector,  volume......that's it.I bought it for the way it s... 
Blu-ray audio - must I have a TV?
Yes, since before I could even drive I spent all my paper route and gas station money on hi fi.....  then when I could drive I bought turds with horrible sound systems to enhance the enjoyment of my home system.... 
Conrad Johnson--does anyone use this brand anymore?
Quality......sound and build.  Many thought I was crazy for buying a preamp without a remote,  but that Classic 2SE is killer and a bargain compared to a lot of what's  out there.