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subwoofer slight hum
My hum problem was caused by a poorly shielded interconnect, once. Just saw your last post, and think it might be the sub itself. Bob  
Meitner MA-3 vs MA1 v2
Your best course of action would be to contact them directly. Looking at the website, it looks like the MA1-V2 is updated, and might be comparable to the DAC in the MA3-less the streamer.  Though I haven't any experience with Meitner, I have hea... 
Anyone selling a pair of Mcintosh LS360 speakers?
Check HifiShark- just toggle the filters. B  
Dan D'Agostino Black or Silver?
All my stuff is black, but I have to say that Silver really looks nice on D'Agostino equipment. B  
Vandersteen 2CE Signature III — video review on YouTube by Steve Guttenberg (1/15/2023)
Yes, the Quatro is the best 'bang for the buck' speaker, not only in the Vandy line up, but in regards to all the speakers out there. A pair of Treo's with Sub 3's will get you to a Quatro. -Maybe even better, as you can position the Sub 3's to o... 
Those singers you enjoy,....that don't really have a great voice?
To me, Roy Orbison had one of the greatest voices ever in popular music. If you like to listen to singers who can't sing high notes without being off key, be my guest. B  
Those singers you enjoy,....that don't really have a great voice?
Roy Orbison  
What's up with the Rega Apollo CD player?
@mahler123 , @oldaudiophile , Because the Apollo is inexpensive and is a capable transport.  B  
New streamer? N150 vs U2
@txp1 , If your DAC doesn't make you happy, then nothing upstream will make it better. I have no experience with the Chord Qutest, but can recommend DAC's by Ayre. The QB-9 Twenty and QX-5 Twenty really sound great, IMHO. The former, used, is p... 
What's up with the Rega Apollo CD player?
Rega Apollo's were always going on sale, even when current. Now that it is discontinued, I bet you can score one for almost nothing. It is a good transport, and I doubt you'd have any issues with it. At that price, you can just buy another. bob  
New streamer? N150 vs U2
I'd opt for a better DAC first. Bob  
Vandersteen 2ci with tube amps
I use Atma tube amps and preamps with my Vandersteen Treo's. They come very close, soundwise, to my Ayre equipment-Albeit with a little bit more 'looseness' in the bass region.-Which is to be expected with tubes.\ The Atma's also use Zero Feedba... 
Dac Upgrade
A good DAC for the money is Schiit. Though a Bifrost would probably sound better than what you have, I would opt for a Gungnir- very close to the Yggy. Bob  
Amp for Vandersteen 2ci
@lanx0003 , I don't have the technical knowledge to describe why, but here are some posts on another forum. Mr. V. wrote on his forum: It's not complicated.  Feedback is time distortion.  Vandersteen's are Time and Phase Correct. Ralph Karst... 
Need recommendation for hi-rez xlr plugs for re-termination project
IF your equipment uses the AES standard, then XLR cables should have minimal effect on sound quality. Also, XLR cables show minimal signal degradation over long lengths, 2 or 3 meters won't make a difference. But, if you have to change cables, t...