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Vandie .7 vs Maggie .7
Otto, I was warned not to use the terminals for banana, as they weren't designed for that purpose-I think it was Mr. V, himself). And, I think it was Mr. V. who liked spades best because they provide the best connectivity.There are some banana to ... 
Spotify goes public. What will it mean for music lovers?
If it means they will offer hi rez, I am all for it.B 
What modern TV is compatible with analog amplifier?
That's weird. What didn't work?I want to do the same and thought you just need a DAC to convert the signal to analog for the preamp.B 
Vandie .7 vs Maggie .7
An Ayre Codex is probably more similar to the Schiit Gungnir or Yggy, than the Bifrost.Either of the three would be a significant upgrade.Now I really kick myself for not getting that pair of VLR's last year.Bob 
is HD Tracks out of business?
The Classical page seems to load properly.http://www.hdtracks.com/classical/romantic 
Usability Issues with Tidal
@erik_squires I find Spotify's catalog to be more extensive, unfortunately, it isn't in high defintion.I am trying out Deezer. Sounds good, but the catalog seems limited in Classical, and I am having a problem with playbackBob 
Usability Issues with Tidal
@erik_squires What is a 'back catalog'?Bob 
Issues with AudiogoN forum website, anyone?
Got a lot of page errors yesterday... 
Vandie .7 vs Maggie .7
+3 on not removing terminal strips.Just listen to them before doing surgery. 
mono block or bi-amps which would you pick?
Zipost, I would PM Ralph Karsten (atmasphere). He builds, in my opinion, one of the finest tube amps and preamps available. He regularly contributes to Agon forums and is a source of unbiased opinion.I trust his opinions implicitly.Bob 
Dealers hijacking the discussions
+1 ctsooner.Though I am surprised to see you here so soon after the Georgia game....Bob 
Vandie .7 vs Maggie .7
Thanks for the thanks.I am sure the VLR's will exceed your expectations!Bob 
Upgrade bug - advice on amp or preamp upgrade from Ayre for Revel speakers?
The Ayre Twenty series seems to have corrected what many thought to be 'bass shy' characteristics of older models.My second choice would be to change out the Transparent cables for something like Audioquest.B 
Vandie .7 vs Maggie .7
Nice move Otto!Usually Richard doesn't provide much info on the age of speakers, as he doesn't keep records- Which I find strange. Maybe the seller can give you an idea of how long the original owner kept them.bob 
mono block or bi-amps which would you pick?
Mono blocks...Do you hear an echo?