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looking for a Integrated amp $6,000 range
Isn't there a simple internal wiring change-over that you can do to convert other voltage Accuphase units to US standard? 
Looking for a CD player
Modwright mods upper-end DVD players to very good effect.  I'd contact them to see if they think there's anything currently available that would lend itself to your project.   
Why so many angry audiophiles?
Should we start a new thread of audiophile gripes?Why do power amps have to weight so much?Why do audio components depreciate the moment you drive them off the lot?Why is there never enough room behind the rack (a) to fit your head in there to see... 
Flush wall plug for power cables?
https://voodoocable.net/product/ac-power-adapters/ If necessary could you turn your wall plate/receptacle upside down? 
Classical Music for Aficionados
Mendelssohn: complete piano works, Howard Shelley, 4 vols.  Honestly, I don't know why M's piano music, beyond the Romance sans paroles, isn't more widely played.  Excellent.  Also excellent performance and excellent piano sound from Hyperion.Hype... 
Can flexible power cables sound good?
A strip of black insulating tape around the end of the connector will often ensure a tighter fit in the receptacle on the back of the unit.   
What is the Silliest Accessory You Have Ever Seen.
I went to school once. TomThe next day I didn't go back. 
Class D
Has anyone reported back in detail about these?https://www.starkesound.com/detail.html?id=47 BTW, they don't use any of the off-the-shelf modules.https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/amplifier/power-amplifier/starke-sound-ad4-320-power-amplifier-re... 
Article: "Spin Me Round: Why Vinyl is Better Than Digital"
Raspberries taste better than strawberries.No, strawberries taste better than raspberries. 
FUSES, Finally!?
https://www.littelfuse.com/products/fuses/cartridge-fuses/5x20mm-fuses/285/285020.aspx And they're orange! 
Class D
I wonder if it would ever be possible to have a class D thread that could be declared a georgehifi-free zone.@atmasphere  You have the patience of Job... and then some. 
Finally - New Spendor distributor in North America
Yes, prices have risen. But as you say, before they were virtually unobtainable. The Classic 100 is still healthily lower than the Harbeth 40.3; the Classic 1/2 now a little more than the SHL5+, but also offers more.Now, if we could only get Graha... 
The value of Bad. Knowing what you don't want, is as valuable as knowing what you do.
I don't know much about art, but I know what I like. 
Class D
After @redwoodaudio 's review of the little Orchard monoblocks, I'm still thinking that as of right now (i.e. could be ordered today), the AGD Audions are the strongest contender. 
Cambridge Audio CXC Transport Question
No, there wouldn't.When and if it does stop working, get an Audiolab.