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 Streichmelodion ??
Thanks @whart , I see he is on Qobuz. B  
You ended up with Ayre, what are your speakers?
@aubullience , Once you get the Vandy's with carbon Tweeters, I doubt you'll want to move on to anything else. B  
LSA 20 Signature Loudspeaker
I'd prefer a small tower with wood cabinets that fit in the room to a bookshelf on stands. I was thinking you wanted them close to the corners, hence, bookshelves that could be placed in either bookshelves or console. But, if you want a floors... 
Is This the Essence of "The Audiophile Dilemma?
@ps , I am glad you spoke with Johnny. He knows his stuff. I often recommend him, but few often follow up. And, though you can take or discard his recommendations, I think it is wise to solicit opinions of those who are more experienced.   B  
 Streichmelodion ??
@bhvf , Hard to believe Mozart embraced the piano, as it was something completely 'new' when he was alive. But, great minds think beyond us mere mortals.🙂 B  
For Vandersteen owners & lovers: Which other brands do you like?
@aubullience , I hope you get the Vandy's. I doubt you'll be disappointed.-Though I have no experience with Vivid speakers, but if you have listened to Vandy's and liked them, then I am sure it will be an upgrade. Yes, the equalized bass is pret... 
LSA 20 Signature Loudspeaker
You should probably look at bookshelf speakers, as they are meant to be placed near corners. Bob  
 Streichmelodion ??
It is always amazing to find instruments that never made it. Equally amazing is that the piano is only 300 or so years old. B  
You ended up with Ayre, what are your speakers?
Vandy Treo's for me. Ayre tends to be very “airy” with lots of soundstage, and excellent tonality, but, some may consider that “bright”. Non-Twenty iterations were often not so much 'bright' but bass shy. The Diamond circuit really changed eve... 
Vandersteen Forum
If anyone is to blame, it is I. (-As Jane Hathaway would have said).😏   I invited Ralph to join in a thread to discuss time/phase delay in his new Class D amps, because I don’t have the knowledge or verbal/written ability to either make or rubut... 
Receptacle outlet, nickel plating, is this a problem?
Well, you post seems to be coming from another here. I believe, @jea48 , would be the one to answer, as he seems to know which outlets are SS and which are nickel plated. Bob  
Outlet - Shunyata vs Hubble 20 amp
There are few Audiogon members whose opinion I respect as much as @jea48. As I have posted on other threads, you can do what you want. But, when you post here, asking for information/opinions, I often see many not accepting the opinions of those... 
Thought I’d share: Nicely done and practical DAC review
Darko is a pretty good reviewer. And, I take his opinion seriously. Bob  
Built-in vs. Standalone DACs
Hey, do what you want to do. If you know what you want, then do it. B  
Amplifier for Wilson Audio Alexia V
Once again, I suggest contacting John R., he knows just about all there is out there.-And, his advice is free. Let me know if you want his number. Like I said, you should listen to your Levinson's. They might work. If not, then see if you can de...