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Streaming Atmos on Netflix vs BluRay
My post was strictly about video (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Vudu, etc.) Atmos streaming vs DVD bluray...  But I don't see how or why a CD could sound better than streaming.. After all, isn't CD also streaming?  If you're going to say CD sounds better... 
Which one? Paradigm persona 3f, Revel Studio2, Audiosolution Figaro L, Goldenear reference
So you didn't ever get the Audio Solutions Figaro?  I'd love to know more about these speakers.  They seem to be a home run. 
Best stands so baby doesn't knock speaker over
@geof yep a strong "NO" has worked.  However, as she approaches 2 years old, she's enjoying pushing the limits.  And that's hard if/when other unruly kids come over.  My daughter is great about it!  But it just takes 20 seconds of unsupervised tim... 
Someone please talk me out of this
Wow those 207s are very tempting!  I'm a huge KEF fan and just sold a pair of Reference 5's.  Still a bit teary eyed.  But I have a pair of Tekton Double Impacts to replace so life's not all bad...But yes, buy them and try them side by side.  Sell... 
Best stands so baby doesn't knock speaker over
@cat_doorman that’s it!!!! Sandbags around the feet! My wife already allows Tektons and Klipschorns so what could sandbags hurt! I knew I’d find the perfect answer here.So I have a daughter, and again, she’s great and trained well... But when we h... 
Best stands so baby doesn't knock speaker over
Looks like the SolidSteel tripod stands would be the best bet. 
Best stands so baby doesn't knock speaker over
@tubebuffer haha I agree!  My daughter is actually excellent with my speakers.. Never touched them because I instilled in her that these are "no no's" from day 1.  But yes a belt would work too.  I would just prefer to have sturdy stands.Surely th... 
X Box or Bluray dvd player?
Well, upon further review, it looks like it's hard to beat the Panasonic DP-UB820 and at just $400, it's not a huge investment.Unless someone can tell me why this is not a good purchase.. 
Streaming Atmos on Netflix vs BluRay
It doesn't really surprise me I guess.  But still, when my picture says 4k and the audio badge says Atmos, I kinda do expect them to be on a level playing field. 
McIntosh MA7900 DA1 DAC vs. DA2 DAC vs. external
@james633  I figured someone would ask that..  They're very close.  The KEFs are more forward sounding.  Players come out at you more and you hear more micro detail initially.  This is probably due to the metal dome tweeter.The Tekton Double Impac... 
McIntosh MA7900 DA1 DAC vs. DA2 DAC vs. external
What I meant by that was I could tell a difference in the speakers, but not the systems.  Oh, one used the Mcintosh's DA1 dac, the other used a Bryston BDA 1 dac.  I swapped the speakers back n forth..  In both cases, the speaker differences were ... 
McIntosh MA7900 DA1 DAC vs. DA2 DAC vs. external
@perkadin great analogy.  Unfortunately, too many people on here are fuming at what you're saying, swearing they can hear worlds of difference in dacs.  I have failed to hear it myself and chalk most of it up to listening bias.  I strongly believe... 
Streaming Atmos on Netflix vs BluRay
Interesting and I'm not surprised, just kinda disappointed. I want streaming to be better.  So I guess it's like this:Streaming music = 90% to 105% better than CD depending on a lot.Streaming movies = 80% picture and sound quality.I'm pulling thos... 
Long power cable for subwoofer
Thanks @yoby Honestly my mind was eased when others agreed there is no reason to go high end on a subwoofer power cable.  I mean the topic is somewhat debatable on any piece of equipment, but on a subwoofer, I can definitely see why it matters muc... 
Long power cable for subwoofer
Perfect. This is exactly what I figured, but I do know subs draw considerable power too.