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Looking at Focal
You should consider the Vandersteen Quatro CT with powered sub-woofer and analog room EQ built in. I have done dozens of these in difficult rooms with great success. Best JohnnyR 
Tweeter type and brightness
You should try any Vandersteen with the new Carbon Fiber tweeter. Pistonic, very low distortion, transparent and very low listener fatigue because the Carbon is very stiff but has great internal damping. Best sounding tweet I have heard with... 
Best DAC for around $2,500 or less
hgeifman in total agreement.I suggest the Ayre CODEX DAC.  The CODEX DAC has many design features not commonly found in a DAC that retails for $1,795.  One is a pure analog, linear power supply instead of the more commonly found switching powe... 
???Anyone Here UpGrade From Yaqin/Cayin/etc... To Another Tube Amp Considered Hi End???
If you are enjoying theYiquin Cayan stay with what you have.  If you have a decent room and higher expectations it's the better Transformers in a great tube amp that is more alive and cohesive and then more enjoyable   What speakers do you have ... 
speaker recommendation for 35watt tube mono blocks
I had 16 pairs of mini monitors home for a listen and then Vandersteen 1Cis, listening to Johnny Cash"s voice was so obvious and right in front of me with better real bass extension and feel making the choice easy. Their easy load for a tube amp, ... 
Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy?
Check out the Belles SA 30 I promise you its a Special performer.  The input imp is 100 K so a tube preamp is at total friendly optimization  Best JohnnyR 
Magnepan, Ohm, Spatial or ??
(((@audiosaurusrex Are those rollers on the bottom of the speakers so you can move them out of the way?? THAT IS AWESOME.)))  Placing speakers on rollers or rubber sponges will only blur the sound.It's like taking a picture while driving on a bu... 
Vandersteen updates and amplifiers
When you try the Marantz 8b amp make sure you use Vandertones and adjust the High Pass with a Voltmeter to nail the 100 HZ point correctly Track 27 and track 30. 
Vandersteen updates and amplifiers
Using the chart and math in the VANDERSTEEN manual will help. 
Vandersteen 5a - Setup help needed
(((Setting the High Pass filters to different settings will not damage anything.))) This is not true for example with the 1,2,3 VLR and Treo series because they are full-range speakers / high passed settings are very important w/ Vandersteen subs ... 
Primaluna EVO 300 Integrated or Separates?
For best performance, separates outperform integrated amps For keeping it neat why not take it a step further since The Audible illusions are a great preamp matching with The Quicksilver Monos you can just run a low cap longer interconnect, place ... 
Preamp suggestion for Quicksilver M120 amps
1 Did you invert polarity?2 Did you try lifting the AC cord grounds FYI its the round ones with cheaters on the amps? 
Brand new Vandersteen Model 2's
Greetings Sunny  Glad you got a pair in already and looks like removal of the Mid/treble controls with new x over = improved transparency allowing the Five series woven cone midrange/tweeter to perform at another level Can't wait to get our Vander... 
Audio Connection/Johnny Rutan
Greetings, Thanks for comments  I try to answer the phones all along and now Ok for Verona curbside pick up appointments. goethe58 have an extra Belles Aria Loaner if you want an in-home listen just ring and will make it happen. A while back I t... 
Vandersteen 2c vs Thiel CS2
  Greetings from Audio Connection     (( New and now available Model 2Ce Signature III))   I would make sure you definitely hear the latest Vandersteen creation We just received this rare Announcement.Vandersteen is Back and with a new Speaker ...