I would like to find out what equipment was reviewed and used? I find it completely unbelievable that a $200 cd player could not be discerned from a $2k CD player (of quality).

How can speakers replace, or reduce mistracking turntables, or eliminate strident surface noise?

I think it was misread about my thoughts on amps, as I was implying that the amps in question may have been solidly built, but that does not imply good sound....as you mentioned.

Regards,

BBIBH