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Advice Needed: Bluesound Node vs Vault
Though you have to wait to get a Teamviewer appointment, they do allow you to set the time to whatever is convenient for you.B 
Two subs for 2 channel system, with a twist
Probably more work, But, you may get lucky integrating it. I say give it a try.B 
Big speakers in small room at moderate volume levels
@yyzsantabarbara ,Funny, I thought I read you were discounting them, but I can't find the post.Bob 
Pass labs xa25 amp and BW 804 d3?
Jeepers, you Pass owners are really PASSionate about your amps.I have learned a lot from your posts. I did not realize the XA-30 implemented an entirely different topography. But, then I just an Ayre guy...B 
Big speakers in small room at moderate volume levels
I still wouldn't cut the Vandy's. My Treo's are great, but having the EQ bass would be the way to go without adding too much to the size of the speaker. I urge you to at least give them a listen.Bob 
mono block or bi-amps which would you pick?
Now that kantx resurrected this post. I wonder how Zipost fared?Bob 
Why so many wilson alexias for sale
I am also surprised at how much depreciation they have, especially after a new iteration.Sometimes over 50%.B 
Bright or Dim?
I found out that listening in the dark allowed me not only to 'see' the soundstage better, but to also concentrate on the music.Bob 
Big speakers in small room at moderate volume levels
@tomic601 ,I broached this with John Rutan and he seemed to poo poo the idea of digital room correction. I am intrigued by it, as Almarg seems to find his DEQX to be a valuable addition. Are you using it with your systems?B 
Big speakers in small room at moderate volume levels
I am a little late to this thread.But, knowing ctsooner (I own his old Treo's). I have to say, that they will not 'overwhelm' you listening area. Period.To add to your confusion, let me add that I also have an office (10x10x8) and am using the Van... 
Advice Needed: Bluesound Node vs Vault
I, too, have been having issues with my Bluesound app/Nodes.Spotify and Deezer have skipping. To their credit, both companies(Spotify and Bluesound) have been pursuing the issue, though it still hasn't been corrected.@mahler,I suggest you contact ... 
Are audiophile outlets overated or offer much if anything?
I can believe you heard a difference. A cheapie off the shelf outlet vs. a hospital grade outlet should offer a better connection to any appliance.After that, buying the pricier outlets is more of a crap shoot. IMHOB 
Quatro Wood setup help
@ctsooner @tomic601,Do you think putting speakers on a block of maple a good idea?My floors are a bit uneven and I thought if I used some Herbie's isolation material to level the maple block and then put the speakers on top would be a possible bet... 
How much would I lose going to a Bluesound Node 2i
@rbstehno ,I am one of the MQA doubters. And, no my equipment is not outdated.I just don't see any reason to buy into another patented codex (like Dolby), and give them my money when a high rez output will give me just what was recorded. I don't w... 
What do you like most? Jazz or Classic?
Classical Violin, for me.B