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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
If you can keep the speaker cable runs under 8', you should be ok.  Longer is worse as we all know.  You could put the amps in the room with 3' runs and just run the interconnects from the outside.  Use the cable lifters on them and you will be fi... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt, what was that convo we had about this last week?/?? LMAO....;)....I wasn't kidding when I said that was the best sound isolation I've ever heard and it was 100% vinyl.  It made the world of difference.  They were outstanding rooms too of cou... 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?
I've had the older ET's in the house for long periods of time and loved them.  I heard them vs the original Vandersteen Quatro adn felt it wasn't even close. For the price back then, it shouldn't have been close, but the ET is a very good value. I... 
Still looking for speakers in the 10-20,000 range
I would if I was there.  I do wish I could go.  I bet it will be a  blast. Also go check out my favorite IEM's in Empire Ears with Effect Audio cables.  I have their Phantom, which is the first CIEM (custom in ear monitor) that I can honestly call... 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?
I totally agree with Tomic.  There just aren't a ton of audio stores around anymore.  They only sell the less expensive models.  I would still drive 3 hours to a dealer if there was one around (I have one about 2hours away).  I doubt that they hav... 
Still looking for speakers in the 10-20,000 range
At Axponia Vandersteen will be showing my Quatro's with the new subs that will have his famous built in 11 band EQ.  This could be a game changer for most as you can dial in the bass for any room.  I have a difficult room to say the least and this... 
Two Type of sound and listener preference are there more?
Let's just go into everyone's brain to see how much their pleasure centers light up on each system and each tracked played.  That's the truth if folks want to label things.  It's even scientific to make those folks happy (daughter is a physic's ma... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
outstanding stuff.  Yes, that plinth of theirs needs to be used on other top products.  it's not the most difficult thing to have something like that milled and at least offer it for sale, lol....Pretty cool though. 
Proac D48R
The footers were the HRS Nimbus.  The shelf was the new Vortex.  The thing is that they make different shelves depending on whether or not you have a sheet metal cabinet or one that is made of thick plate or even CNC machined.  
Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?
Oh, guys, I just realized that the OP is @sunnyjim was a Vandy dealer and lost the line.  He has an AX to GRIND, so I guess he goes on sites like this and bashes them.  What a tool! 
Proac D48R
Mil, the footers shootout so far has the HRS Nimbus, Symposium rollerblocks and the Iso Acoustics as great ones.  The Iso, for the price have been awesome.  He's doing the Shun Mook and Magico right now. 
Best standalone music server?
If you want a great digital transport that has similar features that their 35k server, streamer has, plus can run Roon and playback up to 8X DSD or 768 khz PCM check this out: List is $4995, but I'm sure they can work with you.  It's sick good wit... 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?
Agreed, but tell that to Audio Doctor in NJ, lol...sorry, couldn’t resist. I agree though. Dealers need to disclose and also not sell. Nice of Rutan to offer to help even though he isn’t selling the guy anything.Kharp, call Johnny and get those th... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
So you are saying that nothing beast super..........Gottcha!Just a very difficult task to compare the footers and shelves.  So many variables. What I'm finding most interesting is that no matter what he does to his Burmeister Preamp that sits on i... 
Best standalone music server?
Is it a digital volume control or analog?  My Ayre has one of the best sounding volume controls I've ever heard in digital and I would never use it.  My The Memory Player will have, what is called, the best digital volume control made as they do s...