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I'm considering used Vandersteen Quatro
Agree on the VAndy info all are giving.  Glad you went with the 2's.  You'll  love them I'm sure.  I'm running the Ayre AX5 Twenty with my Treo's and am trying to sell the Treo's for the Quatro's.  I will just install the filter on the inputs and ... 
Best speakers for $3000
Melb, gives a nice mix for you to start with.  You have speakers that are all voiced a bit differently so depending on your tastes, you'll fine at least a few that you will like. 
A little help please
I knew you'd love the Vandersteens and that Rotel is a great mate for them.  You'll love your music all over again!  I'd have loved to sell you my Treo's before I upgrade, but you'll be very happy getting yours and having them set up by Johnny who... 
What vintage speaker might you use today
Ok, this is fun. I don’t even love some of these, but have good memories. Does that make sense?Klipsch corner horns. These were the first high end speakers I ever heard. It was in 69 at HiFi Stereo House in my home town of Newington, CT. They were... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Not Matt and no I haven't heard the Eclipse yet, but I've spoken to a few whom I trust (similar hearing as mine, so take it for what it's worth).  That DAC is a very very serious contender right now.  I auditioned the Rom Sig two weeks ago and rea... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
That's the ticket Jbdian.  Yes, which one are you getting? I've been looking for used ones and found a couple so far.   
Another Best sounding room
Funny as I don't know Randy, but have heard so much about him.  Can't wait to meet him when I get out to Cali next.   
Speaker help under $2,500
Eddy, Have you figured out a short list for listening yet? 
Another Best sounding room
Melb, I too have liked those Avalon's.  Too bad that company is ruined.  I really hate it when a distributor or manufacturer is sold and ruined or just stops caring and their product and distribution suffers. That's sucks for all of us.  Sorry abo... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Oh, I may be at Audio Connection in Verona, NJ tomorrow if anyone is around.  I've asked Matt and Richfield so far off line, but I know some of you guys are down that way.  Let me know if you may be around.  It all depends on whether I have to run... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Guys, Ayre is working on a ton of digital right now.  No, I can't share much as I don't know that much.  Their new Codex headphone amp/inexpensive DAC is a KILLER at the price. I use headphone and my OSDE doesn't has a headphone amp, so I use my M... 
Speaker help under $2,500
Last week I listened to the newer Sonus Fabers from the Venere's to the Olympias.I used to love that line, but when I compared them to the Vandersteens I felt that the Vandy's were much clearer and more accurate.  The sound stage was wider and dee... 
Best near wall high end speaker
Good luck.  I hope they work out for you. Let us know. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Way to go Matt, lol.  Got to spend a lot of time with the regular Rom the other day and could tell that it has a TON of potential.  I just love all the Aesthetix stuff.  If I didn't have my Ayre gear I have a feeling I'd have an all Aesthetix set ... 
Another Best sounding room
I do wish I had a Magico dealer nearer to me so that I could hear them again as maybe I'd like the newer ones.  I tried liking the new D3 series from B&W, but I couldn't listen to them at all  Way too hot still and way too forward for me.  I j...