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Zu Druid MKIV
Look on hifi Shark for sold listings.B 
Classical Music for Aficionados
I see Audite has Jacquline Du Pre playing the Cello Concerto.Geza Anda, too. I never heard of this label before.B 
Amps for Vandersteen 3a Sigs
++1 for AyreI too, use upgrded DNA-1, but Steve made them monoblocks for me.If you want tubes, then Atma-Sphere.Bob 
Elrog 300b's for sale. Your thoughts?
Hi, can you tell me what speaker manufacturer are the SVII and TEII?Google got confused.Bob 
I'm in Tidal now. Good choice!
My complaint against Tidal is that the catalog is impossible to navigate.I have to use my Spotify catalog in order to access what Tidal offers.If I try to search using the Tidal search engine, I get nothing, when I input the Spotify info, it is di... 
To Roon or not to Roon
There is another post here. The OP wanted to use Roon with Bluesound because the BS app messed up the album info.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/best-server-software 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?
@cbucki ,If it were me, I would get a 2wq sub or two and keep the 1ci's. You'll get performance almost as good as a 3a sig.Vandy is coming out with a new sub soon, so prices for 2w's should come down even more. Once again, look for as current a se... 
The ups and downs of tube vs. SS...
@1manomet,I guess music appreciation isn't high on your list.B 
Now, I'm confused.
In my opinion, just about all your equipment could be upgraded for a better soundstage.The Adcom is a great amp, but if it hasn't been serviced lately, I would look into it. I think Musical Design does upgrades for Adcom and they weren't very expe... 
Shiit Loki
I have been thinking of getting one of these.Thanks for posting your impressions.B 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?
Regarding serial numbers:Vandersteen doesn't keep records of serial numbers, and Mr. V. will most likely not be able to give specifics.The 'Ask Richard' page isn't well organized and you can spend a day reading through the posts.If you want a roug... 
Best Jazz pianist
I am always entranced when I play the Tatum Group pieces. My favorite are the Love for Sale concepts with Buddy Rich, and Lionel Hampton.My favorites:Fats Waller, Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, Willie the Lion Smith, James P. Johnson, Bill Evans, Duke... 
First time w/ Tubes - pings/noises normal?
@p59teitel ,That's a great tip! One that I often forget.B 
Bluesound Node 2 as a preamp?
@doug,No, he is plugging in the BSound directly into the amp using the amp/pre bypass.B 
Balanced cables
It might work okay, but I think i would be safer to buy a xlr to RCA transformer. Jensen makes a very nice one.B