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15k USD Speakers for Classical and Pop Extended Listening, Near setup, Low volume
Firstly, I don’t drink any KoolAid that erroneously suggests that the price point alone is any measure of the Holy Grail in speaker best options. If $$$ spent are somehow your bespoke and primary key alone to your audio satisfaction as you journe... 
15k USD Speakers for Classical and Pop Extended Listening, Near setup, Low volume
   
15k USD Speakers for Classical and Pop Extended Listening, Near setup, Low volume
   
15k USD Speakers for Classical and Pop Extended Listening, Near setup, Low volume
@ilikeclassical I like classical music too when I’m working at my desk. but positioning large speakers behind you as a choice to simply “ go big” , appears to be a force-fit option IMO that is anything BUT optimal. IMO it’s like putting a squar... 
15k USD Speakers for Classical and Pop Extended Listening, Near setup, Low volume
@ilikeclassical   (1) first and foremost, the ATC SCM 40’s and Monitor Audio Gold 300 5G are large floorstanders that will highly likely simply overwhelm the room ( and you ….) from your proposed quasi or full nearfield listening position. As ... 
What DAC/HA/Streamer should I audition at Axpona in April? Dealer comments welcome, too.
   
What DAC/HA/Streamer should I audition at Axpona in April? Dealer comments welcome, too.
   
What DAC/HA/Streamer should I audition at Axpona in April? Dealer comments welcome, too.
@meiatflask   yep … …. Their MIND2 player digital controller app interface is one if the very best …and arguably THE VERY BEST I’ve personally seen and used … it took a mere 5 minutes to set it up myself and it’s been a flawless point and click... 
What DAC/HA/Streamer should I audition at Axpona in April? Dealer comments welcome, too.
Think MOON by SIMAUDIO check out their website for the different models    
Ethernet cables
@jerrybj  +1000 Assuming you have a high-end system with the requisite resolutioncapabilitiesc: (a fine but important distinction) …. Then the run-of-the-mill junk cables you get at STAPLES is a huge step down.…brittle, annoying digital “edge”,... 
***WANTED*** NAD M25 Power Supply Board ***PLEASE HELP***
Suggest you go through your local NAD dealer and distributor.. IMO, trying to source a Frankensteined pre-owned board  cannibalised for parts is a dodgy approach: a) it’s a predictable outcome for failure to secure within any reasonable time fram... 
Looking for integrated solid state amp for daily usage
My take   because it’s a desktop system with its inherent avsilable space limitations, I’d lean towards a half-size footprint integrated amp instead of the usual full size option. these half-size made in UK brands are true contenders and no pre... 
The sound quality from DACs - is it all the same?
“ … Do DACs make a difference? - I Bought a $10,000 DAC…”    
Townshend platform under digital component or amplifier ?
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/townshend-audio-podiums-the-full-review https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/townshend-audio-podiums-current-owners-opinion-on-the-merits-of-this   https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/townshend-s... 
Best Covers
WET, WET, WET “Love is All Around” covering THE TROGGS original 60’s release