Recent Activities:
It's been a waiting game. I picked up about 100 records and 50 CDs over the past week and went through numerous Goodwill and estate sales around the city. Sadly I did not came across any grail, but it certainly is interesting since I've never been an estate sale before.
1. One bad mid range - Replacement should be coming in today.
2. Both woofers are frozen - I got in touch with someone local that offered a pair of JA-3060 (from the 2nd gen NS-690) for $175, I've also gotten reasonable quotes for fixing the JA-3056s, but it requires shipping the speakers.
3. Missing Grills - No lucky yet.
4. New Capacitors - A fellow forum member had told me to "replace with same value of a high quality poly film cap, like Audyn or Solen." When I look into the categories on parts express, I only see the following: "Film and Foil Crossover Capacitors, Metalized Polypropylene Crossover Capacitors, Non-Polarized Electrolytic Capcitors", I'm guessing I should be looking into the "Film and Foil Crossover Caps" Is that correct?
5. Getting a better amp - I've just missed a bid on a M-80 this morning, it was sold for $485 (shipping included). I have also came across a set of yamaha mx-1000, cx-1000, and a CD5050, the price tag is $1995 for the pair (CD is free since the audio only comes out from Digital, analog does not work)..wonder if they are worth it.
6. Getting a DAC - I'm looking at a Cambridge Audio Azur DacMagic Plus and a matching blue tooth module for about $450ish on Amazon..have not had any experience but it seems to be pretty solid.
To be continued..