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Integrated amp for my Dynaudio Contour 30s!
@puppyt....oh, and yes excellent synergy between Dyn and Plinius.  Search here and over at AA.  Lots of good stuff.  Take care. 
Integrated amp for my Dynaudio Contour 30s!
Hey nutty, thanks for the helping hand.  Sorry I’m late to your question puppyt.Yes, they are hard to find these days.  Being a Plinius owner, that doesn’t make them not worth searching for.....especially with the right speakers.  Try New York Sou... 
Speaker Cable Upgrade... Advice Please
These guys are right.  IMO you need to get some tubes back into the equation.  You sold your separates...both tube components.  Don’t feel bad, we’ve all done it at one time or another!  It seems you’re used to tubes with your Wilsons.  You can ei... 
Integrated amp for my Dynaudio Contour 30s!
Don’t forget Plinius.  Great synergy with Dynaudio.  The Hautonga ( one currently for sale here...no relationship ) or an older 9200 if you can find one would work very well.  Good luck and keep us posted. 
Speaker Cable Upgrade... Advice Please
Oh, by the way...I was sure tempted to buy your ARC LS25.  I had one years ago and wish I never parted with it.  Take care.David 
Speaker Cable Upgrade... Advice Please
PAD Poseidon or higher or Cardas Clear Reflection is worth looking into.  Best. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Hey you @ctsooner ,  get out of that hospital.  Get some rest and get well.  Deb is taking the same Rx infusion.  Time will tell.   Best to you always my Vandersteen aficionado!  David 
New or Old CD Player?
@jafant ....when are you finally going to commit to a source and amp for your Thiels?  That way we will know you’re speaking from personal experience rather than simply being well read.  Kudos to your research and knowledge, but some skin in the g... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Doobie Brothers: Minute By Minute, Steely Dan: Gaucho, Elton John: Madman Across The Water.   
Preamp under $2,000 used
Audio Research.  Used to be quite the synergistic match with ML for Thiels.  Pretty sure it will work well with your Revels.  Keep us posted.  Best.... 
most advanced speaker in a rectangular wooden box?
Another one for Tannoy! 
Dust Cover for Amps
Stan @ radiodustcovers.com does a heck of a job.  I've bought two from him and the quality is top notch.  I'll probably buy another one or two, especially since I've inherited my mom's cat.....walking hair ball.   
So many integrated options -- McIntosh 8900, Levinson 585, Lyngdorf 2170, Anthem STR,
@jafant .....what do you use now with your Thiels?  What’s keeping you from demoing the BAT, Levinson or any other amp?  Just curious.Oh, happy listening! 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?
As far as I know, Music Direct sells at retail unless it’s an open box or demo.  There are a couple of more dealers like MD out there.  Just can’t recall their names at this moment.  No offense at all to your experience in Cleveland, I’m sure it w... 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?
@gdnrbob, totally agree.  I’ve also benefited from his advice...when I listened that is.  Bought a few things from him as well.  Will again. He’s one of the good guys for sure.Enjoying your Bifrost MB you sold me.  Take care, David