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Full range speakes for VAC 30/30 Renaissance MK III with CAT SL1 Sig Mk III preamp w NOS.
OP your PM to me was censored by admin..I think it was a question about stands..If you have an average couch chair 24" should do the job..Search Amazon for Monolith 24" Speaker Stand,$80.00,same as I stupidly paid $200.00 for... 
Full range speakes for VAC 30/30 Renaissance MK III with CAT SL1 Sig Mk III preamp w NOS.
IMO there is very small gamble with the Harbeth..I will also go on record as to say I think that amp & those speakers will make magic..No problem reselling if you don’t like & no loss of investment..I will also say the finish is EXQUISITE,... 
Full range speakes for VAC 30/30 Renaissance MK III with CAT SL1 Sig Mk III preamp w NOS.
All the reassurance I can give you is to say the ONLY way I give up my 30.1’s is to move up to 30.2’s..Everyone hears differently & every room sounds different..As long as you are not trying to rock out in the kitchen 35’ away loudness should ... 
Homemade speaker stands
I've made several pair but I used expensive food grade cutting boards for the base & tops so they weren't cheap.They were however absolutely stunning and sold for 3 times my investment!So you want super cheap,why bother making you can get any ... 
Full range speakes for VAC 30/30 Renaissance MK III with CAT SL1 Sig Mk III preamp w NOS.
You know I have NO idea how they do what they do but I came lastly from Fritz Carbon 7SE that are spec’d at 38hz.& in my room & system the 30.1’s are as full,deep & tight as the Fritz but have an edge in tonal purity & slay the Fri... 
System Upgrades for Streaming
It still comes down to WiFi Protocols vs Bluetooth Protocols..IMO our systems are similarly resolving & I never heard a difference between the 2.. 
Full range speakes for VAC 30/30 Renaissance MK III with CAT SL1 Sig Mk III preamp w NOS.
Hi.I’m sorry but how big is your room?18 x36 yards is HUGE.Even 18’x36’ is a BIG room...If the room is small as you say with your amp make an offer of $3000.00 -$3250.00 on the gently used Harbeth M30.1’s for sale here..Trust me,if you have a smal... 
System Upgrades for Streaming
^^^Why spend that much $ when you are STILL going to be streaming through Aptx?Now that I think about it you can get an AptX Streamer with analogue plugs for about $100.00 from several audio gear manufacturers.. 
KT88 tube amp
Have not tried either in KT88 but tried Black Bottle EL34's and didn't like them at all..They always sounded a bit tinny.. 
What are you streaming tonight?
Hahahahahah,SAMURAI JACK via Xfinity High Speed Internet,the epp.where Scottsmans wife is kidnapped..The soundtrack is amazing,if you've ever heard really good Bag Pipes  up close you know they can be strident enough to break glass,here the pipes ... 
System Upgrades for Streaming
That ? opens a BIG can of worms...I never noticed any sound degradation when using Bluetooth but I'm sure there is some golden ear mega million dollar system owner here who will disagree.. 
Speakers with the most detailed midrange? (non-ESL/planar)
Below $12,000.00... 1.Sonus Faber Electa Amator III... 2...Harbeth M30.2...ONLY when driven by a good tube amp... 
System Upgrades for Streaming
I think for you a  DAC change to something that includes BlueTooth is the answer...Retain all the benefits of Tidal & easy to integrate into current system,basically plug & play... 
Advice on compensating for hearing loss
I think I would change speakers,IMO the 15 year old silk tweeter is hiding low level detail & resolution..Advanced coatings & materials put today's speakers wayyy ahead of those that are well over a decade old..Since you have AVR,YES to a ... 
Help with speaker cable recommendations please
1.Buy USED... While I have not demo'd many different choices I rolled the dice & bought used Nordost "Norse"series Red Dawn at about a 60% discount from retail & it really was like cleaning a dirty window.. I will also say I would like to ...