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Vandersteen TREO CT's with Pass Labs XA60.8
I’m running Treo CT’s with a xa30.8 and they sound fantastic!  I don’t think you would be disappointed with either integrated. 
Best bookshelf speakers
@Mrdon, I’m very interested in your opinion of the Burhardt’s.  Please report back after breakin.  Thinking about the S-300’s myself. 
Room placement for Vandersteen Treo CT
Another Treo CT owner here.  I’ve used them on the long and short walls and find they work really well on either.  Rake angle is important, and they appreciate an amp that has some power, but still sounded great with my small tube amp.  I find bas... 
Best used integrated for under $5000
If you go with the Hegel, I believe it has an ethernet input which will allow you to stream Tidal, etc., directly to the DAC via Airplay.  This can be done from a PC with Windows, or, of course, via ipad or iphone.  My H160 allows this, and the so... 
Suggestions for Full Range Speakers up to 10K
A vote for the Vandersteen Treo CT's.  I'm a proud owner, and love these speakers more and more as time goes on.  Fairly compact too. 
What are you streaming tonight?
I have been having trouble finding mqa offerings on Tidal recently.  I don't get the "Whats New" screen on my desktop, ipad or android phone apps.  Anybody know how to get to the mqa stuff?  Thanks, 
Linear Tube Audio at Axpona
Guys, I already have the MZ2, and love it, that's why I'm wondering if it can drive the AN speakers.  It's currently using it to drive a Pass XA30.8 and Vandersteen Treo CT's. 
Linear Tube Audio at Axpona
@lancelock , thanks for your input.  I have other options, so will try it and see how it sounds.  Seems like AN speakers go best with AN amps, so that may be the ultimate direction. 
Linear Tube Audio at Axpona
Anybody know if the MZ2 will drive Audio Note E/SPe He speakers directly?  I have ordered some, and they won't be here for a few months, so i have time to upgrade, if necessary.  Thanks,Don 
Digital Audio for Dummies
Steve, to answer your question about Chromecast, you can get an optical cable and go into a DAC that has an optical input, and use that DAC instead of the one in the Chromecast.  I use a Chord Mojo with mine, and it works well. 
Who makes the best "Coaxial" Tweeter/Midrange design?
Coherent speakers, out of Canada by Frank Fazzalari, are another coaxial.  They have received some great mentions but don't know much else about them.  The prices are attractive. 
My first visit to AXPONA
There was a mention of the Vanatoo speakers on the other AXPONA thread, and I thought I would give them a shout out here.  I've owned the Transparent One's for a couple of years, and they are the best small active speakers I've heard, actually, to... 
Who has Luv for the Lyngdorf 2170 and is thinking about the 3400.
I also have the Treo CT's, and will be anxiously awaiting your comments as to their compatibility.  Thanks,Don 
Who has Luv for the Lyngdorf 2170 and is thinking about the 3400.
Schwo6,Which Vandersteens' are you using with the 3400?  Please comment more as you break in the Lyngdorf as I'm sure, many of us are interested.  Thanks, 
Tube Preamps.....
I'm surprised no one's mentioned the Linear Tube Audio MZ2, a very fine little 6SN7 based preamp with separate linear power supply.  I got a Freya, and was quite happy with it, until I tried the LTA, and have not gone back (Freya for sale).  And t...