I am almost never here anymore but glad I dropped by to see this. Times were definitely different back then. Glad to see you back at the electronics Craig and best wishes.
What is the advantage of the 203 / 205 over the 105 if you do not use for movies? I know the DAC is supposed to be better but mine sounds great on some very revealing speakers.,
Here is the flavor of the month. That is not necessarily a bad thing as the Benchamrk DAC1 was a FOTM when it came out.
Eversolo DMP-A6
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C48P4TQT?psc=1
Well below your budget and getting great reviews everywhere. The screen and meters are quite nice to look at. I like that you can add a cheap SSD and load it up with your music too. No NAS needed.
Google it and you will see the reviews. Here is the Steve Huff review.
https://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2023/05/02/eversolo-dmp-a6-streamer-and-dac-review-insane/
I bought an OPPO BDP 105D in silver. Love it so much I bought an OPPO 105 in Black. They are out there and do so much, CD player, DVD, DAC and streamer from a NAS or memory stick.
What Musical Fidelity unit do you have?
I have an A3 Preamp. Nice piece of gear.
Shipping calculator seems a little high but this is a really good deal. "Tubelike..."
https://www.ebay.com/itm/126009565908?hash=item1d56c162d4%3Ag%3AGXcAAOSw8oZkdRKC&shqty=1&isGTR=1#shId
I had some oak speakers that had chips in the veneer. Forte's have nice thick veneer. Get some scrap oak (very little is all that is needed) and cut with a razor into thin pieces that are thicker than the space to be filled. You may need to soak it.
Cut the pieces to size but a little thick and glue in place, then sand down to match the veneer.
They have good stuff on there. I am checking an Audio forum.
I am also a knucklehead. I checked in my garage and found a gallon of sealer. So I guess I don't need to buy any...
I need to seal sandstone around a pool. Great choice of material next to water, in know...
What do you guys use? Really harsh sun and water exposure. The stone is flaking so I need to do this. I scraped it all down and it is ready to be sealed while it is still cool out.
I have about 75 linear feet about one foot wide.
I found Miracle Sealants 511 Porous Plus Sealant. Is this stuff good or is there something better to use here?
https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Sealants-Porous-Sealer-Quart/dp/B095279FJ9
Screw him. I verify that all drivers work, check overall condition and then listen for a song or two if even. Once in a while you meet someone you like and are having fun, but make the deal first.