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WAF Speaker suggestions
As your you and your wife have good ears, I would suggest waiting for a pair of Treo's to come up. Hopefully, with time, your budget will increase.I went from the 3a sigs to Treo's and am glad I did.Bob 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
I got mine a week ago.Now, I just need some time to get them incorporated.B 
BELLES 250i INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
Strange you haven't gotten a response. Have you checked your Spam folder?Bob 
Speaker level EQ
Though using a line out converter might work, it seems like another thing in the way of the music. And, I don't see how you will be able to focus on a single frequency to adjust.I would PM Johnny Rutan (audioconnection) and get his take. He knows ... 
Amp recommendation for Vandersteen Treo CT
@nycjlee, +1,I forgot about Aesthetix.Bob 
Novice Question: Dedicated Streamers
The Bluesound Vault is just that, a way to store your music, and then play it.The Node is just a way to stream music, be it from a streaming service or from you computer. With multiple units, it can also connect with each other so you can listen i... 
speaker plinths
These tweaks are very system dependent.Also, using spikes under the maple platform will affect their performanceI have also heard of using two pieces of marble glued together as being another way to achieve a solid and neutral base-with the glue p... 
Which Stands for Magnepan LRS (and other models): Mye, Magnariser, Sound Anchor, etc
Though I do not own Maggies ( which I wish I had room for), I do own Sound Anchor products to hold my amps and subs.I find their construction as well as their business conduct to be first rate.Bob 
Replacement for Vandersteen 2ce
Though I know it may not be something you want to hear... My thoughts would go to changing first the speaker cable to AQ. A set of GO-4 isn't too expensive. I use them for my Treo's and find them a good match. Johnny probably knows your current ca... 
What DB level is best for judging audio equipment?
I also play music at lower levels.Those stupid headphones of the 70's were my undoing...Bob 
My Thoughts re: Dealers Posting on Audiogon
Dealers should offer their advice- which I hope is based on experience, but should not try to promote the brands they sell.Though the brands they sell might be superior, listing it as superior just isn't right.It's kind of like saying 'Everything ... 
Amp recommendation for Vandersteen Treo CT
If you are considering increasing your budget, then you should seriously consider Ayre. Belles, too.Bob 
Speaker Recommendations - from Vandersteen 5As
I stream music from a Bluesound Node into an Ayre Codex.Currently play quobuz through the Bluesound.Bob 
Amp recommendation for Vandersteen Treo CT
@OPI use either Atmasphere MA-1’s or Ayre MX-R’s with my Treo’s.Unfortunately, both are out of your price range, and, not integrated.An Ayre AX-7e might have enough power, but it would be pushing it. I would give Ayre a call. Ayre is a great combo... 
Power cord recommendation for a dac?
I bought an AQ Thunder power cord for my Codex on the recommendation of my dealer.Money well spent.Bob