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Affordable alternativ to the PS Audio DirectStream DAC
Actually the starter Rockna Wavedream is $6k so that is not VERY expensive. Although they do have more expensive models in the SE series.So expenisve is allways going to be a relative terms.In our shop we have dacs from $1k to $35k so compared to ... 
Vandersteen 2ce sig ii vs Devore 0/93
Pstores we sell none of these loudspeakers but have heard them all.The Vandy CT are good loudspeakers they are one out of a zillion great louspeakers at that price point.We will agree that they are a huge step up from the 2 and 3 series.We have he... 
Affordable alternativ to the PS Audio DirectStream DAC
Martin, we are not yet selling the Rockans one of our clients in a different state got one and was blown away with the sound quality this gentleman demoed a lot of dacs and came away with stateing that the Rockna was just exceptional in both its m... 
Quad 2912 vs Martin Logan ESL 11a
Ledoux we sell neither of these loudspeakers Used to own Quad ESL 63 so the newer versions are still very similar.The Quads all suffer from rolled off extreme top end and the bass response isn't that clean, a bit wooly.The ML are the better overal... 
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Redstar the NAD C 658 still sounds great with the Nuprimes regardless of the built in dacs or not, the Dirac room correction can really help tame bad room acoustics.So you may want to reconsider your position.Dave and TroyAudio Doctor NJ NAD and N... 
Vandersteen 7 mark ll or big Kef blades
Proacman, no not true at all with the Blades needing a lot of space on the side and rear to sound good. Most issues in terms of side wall placement will be amelorated with bass traps if the room is loading the bass drivers howver we have used them... 
Decisions on standmounts: ATC, Dynaudio, ProAc, Sonus Faber
Kenjit the ATC loudspeakers are for home use. They make a consumer version of the studio monitors. Right on the website under Consumer.As per musicality the ATC sound fantastic they are not overly colored and they do show you what you are using wi... 
PSB Imagine T3
OP,Boy some people don't get it. The T3 is in no way close to the Syncrony series.  The older Stratus Gold did have a big sound but do not have the resolution, speed, sound stage, or bass response of the T3.There is a reason why the T3 have receiv... 
Best multi channel amp and processor good for 2 channel listening.
Ezzigy, actually it is not a tweeked Arcam. As per Integrated amplifiers if you hear a PA 2500R you would most likely prefer it to the Luxman. T+A is a much larger company with far greater engineering resources then Luxman, the Luxman products are... 
Best multi channel amp and processor good for 2 channel listening.
Maguiar yes the 2500R is $12k retail, our best advice would be to seek out the correct product first, rather than shopping based on what is available on the secondardy market.Very rare to find a used 2500 R most dealers don't sell their demos the ... 
PSB Imagine T3
Brentj a pair of T3 lists for $7,500.00 how would it be possible to trade in your speakers and having to pay more?Yes the T3 are far better loudspeakers than the Stratus Gold as the Stratus Golds are very old at this point.Paul Barton learned alot... 
NAD C368 and KEF LS50’s
Ditto, we sell both the LS 50 and the NAD C368 the sound quality is very good together. For a bit more money the Nad C 658 and a stereo Nuprime STA 9 is amazing sounding.  This combo is $2,200.00 vs the Nad C368 with Blue Sound module which is $1,... 
Vandersteen 2ce sig ii vs Devore 0/93
The Treo are a big step up from the 3 and the 2Ci.We heard the Dedilus at CAP and they were okay loudspeakers.The Devores are really impressive very musical and obviously efficient with stunning wood work.You may want to also check out Legacy loud... 
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Affordable alternativ to the PS Audio DirectStream DAC
Jab Audiogon is used by many people for some it is not price but gaining knowledge from others who have different exp.Sometimes new products will outperform older used ones even sometimes way more expensive ones.Based on this thread and the Op bei...