g2the2nd

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Speaker Suggestions for Next Move
Given the OP’s description of the sound he is looking for Ohm Walsh 5 may be a contender. Ohm has a rebuilt pair for $7500.  
Tune of the Day
Night and Day, Joe Pass  
Bad idea?
Check Blue Jeans Cables  
New buy, no return policy
Congratulations  I heard some of their speakers at CAF. Very nice.  
What artists can you not get enough of?
Pink Floyd Kansas Bill Evans Stan Getz Al Dimeola Return to Forever Dead can Dance Christian McBride  
Cable upgrade
I have HiFiman Sundara Closed. I got a Blue Jeans cable. It sounds great and is well built. A little more microphonic than the stock cable that was too short. They even put on a 90 degree angled plug that works great on my set up. About $120 deliv... 
Whats playing on your system today?
The Lark Ascending arranged for Flute   https://youtu.be/Lq9YMDbuYOM    
Anybody ever dealt with Safe and Sound audio
Yes  I bought a open box from them that was a great value.  
Most recent concert
The Kenny Barron Trio at the Village Vanguard in NYC.  
A life sentence!!!
My almost 40 year old ProAc Studio 3 with ATC drivers. Recently replaced the EL caps with same value non-EL caps.   
And the biggest influence on sound quality is...
I generally agree with the OP .My mood is tied with the recording quality.  
Do I need upgraded power cables?
If you’re primarily source is vinyl - did apro do your TT set up? This might be the best value if not.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@slaw love that album.  
Help needed to make system better, please
I have the same sub as the OP. Consider moving your sub crossover to 50 Hz and high passing your mains at the same frequency. You will have slam galore.   
How long should high quality speakers last?
In my speaker rotation are a pair of 37 year old ProAc Studio 3. I just replaced the 2 electrolytic caps in each crossover. One was bulging.