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Speaker Recommendations - from Vandersteen 5As
Weekends are probably best for me. It sure would be nice to put a face to everyone's name. @bigkidz ,Can you bring some of your equipment, too? Like your DAC?Bob 
Vandersteen Treo CT
My non-CT Treo's seem to have a soundstage starting at the speaker and going to the rear wall behind them.My listening spot is almost in front of the left speaker, but I still get a full soundstage.B 
Harbeth M30.2 40th Anniversary Edition Speakers for the US.
Why not contact Harbeth?B 
Selling a mostly complete setup
A package sale would be easier if local, but to get the best price for you gear, selling separately would be the way to go.B 
Speaker Recommendations - from Vandersteen 5As
Ahh, now that seems like something- not the best situation, but at least a reason for the sound discrepancy. And, like I said, you seem to be a very capable person, so tracing the problem should be easy.BTW, how can I listen to the components you ... 
Looking for a good full range floor stander
@cleeds ,I wouldn't say sales people were poorly educated, but my decades of experience with NYC dealers made me cringe, that is until I met John Rutan at Audioconnection.Unfortunately, those cringe-worthy sales people seem to be alumni of another... 
What were some of your early Hi-End audio gear/influences?
Oh I forgot the DQ-10's.They were pretty sweet.Unfortunately, I had no money then...B 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
@calloway ,I would be glad to oblige.The Deep Cores are supposed to be inserted before the Equi Cores.So, I will do just that, and let you know.B 
Speaker Recommendations - from Vandersteen 5As
@kren0006,Thanks for posting.I will keep an eye out for Spendor.Bob 
Speaker Recommendations - from Vandersteen 5As
@bigkidz .I looked at your system, but see you are using your own (hand built) equipment, and since I don't know how it sounds, it is something I can't comment upon.- Though I would sure be interested in listening to it.😉I never heard of the  NY ... 
Looking for a good full range floor stander
@rja , +1Bob 
Looking for a good full range floor stander
As the OP has amps that offer 600 wpc., I think speaker efficiency will not be a limiting factor unless the speaker has a nasty impedance dip.Most here on Audiogon know of my love for Vandersteen- which Audiotroy doesn't carry. The Quatros's and a... 
What were some of your early Hi-End audio gear/influences?
Sad to say, but when I heard Bose in college, I was hooked on hifi.Let's see. I know I had a pair of AR speakers that were small bookshelf speaker/monitors that had an unusual shape- the outer edges were tapered. I also ran another pair of bookshe... 
Speaker Recommendations - from Vandersteen 5As
@bigkidz ,I’m on Long Island. Let’s make a date. I know for a fact there is a good pizza place just down the road.-though Rutt’s Hut isn’t far either.I haven't heard of GT Audio until now. I will try to listen to a pair.As you have listed your equ... 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
I got an email from Wally providing Tracking numbers for my Deep Cores, as well.B