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Big speakers in small room at moderate volume levels
@yyzsantabarbara .I have never heard of the Kaya until now. Thanks for posting that, now I have something else to try listening to in addition to MBL and German Physics.Bob 
Speaker plinth material bottom ported Zu Omen Defs
Don't forget about Herbie's. He has lots of nice isolation products that don't cost an arm and a leg and really work.+1 for contacting Zu. Nothing like from the horse's mouth.Bob 
My initial impressions of ZU Mission (MK1) speaker cables.
@aberyclark +1Well put. My sentiments exactly.Bob 
Too much of a good thing...
@jea48 .+1Bob 
Higher Efficiency Speakers
@larryi ,My Atma amps have no hum whatsoever. If you did have hum, perhaps you had grounding issue. In any case, I would have called Ralph to get to the bottom of the issue.Bob 
Higher Efficiency Speakers
I have my Vandy Treo's at near mid-room (between LR and DR 12x24x8).I have excellent soundstage and reproduction with a pair of 2wq subs.I owned the 3a sigs and went up to the Treo's. No comparison, everything is much more coherent/ seamless.I als... 
How important is it for you to attain a holographic image?
@rvpiano .Thanks for reminding me about Clifford Brown. I got him playing right now...B 
beginner seperate system
If I were you, I would either PM or call Johnny Rutan (Audioconnection). He will set you up with the best you can get for the money- with no pressure or sales pitch.He knows home stereo like the back of his hand.I only post this because you are go... 
So you want to build a good sounding audio system hu?
@elizabeth ,If you bought a stereo in 1965, you’d have been a wee child...B 
Improving streaming SQ
@uberwaltz,I don't think there is a 'Masters' streaming option from the list.If I do play a Masters album, my DAC shows that the file is in high resolution.Bob 
Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
@georgehifi , To say Ralph, '  he buys the modules does a small mod so it can be said to be better, throws in in a box, and there’s his beer money',  is a bit harsh and uncalled for.To the contrary, his amps are quite stable for a wide range o... 
Big speakers in small room at moderate volume levels
Ooohh, I hate it when my post gets lost after all my typing...B 
Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
I am waiting for Ralph Karsten to finish his Class D amp. If anyone can build a great amp, it's him.B 
A Better Bluesound AC Cable?
I put an AQ power cable (forgot which model) in the Node. Heard absolutely nothing different.B 
Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K)
@bigkidz . Say it isn't so.(If only I had the room...)Bob