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Subwoofer for classical music listener
@4hannons ,If you do run cable under a rug, route it such that it will not be trod upon. Walking on cable can wear down the insulation on the cable and give you other problems.As far as a cable, I believe Almarg recommended this for me a while ago... 
Initial impressions of my new Vandersteen Quatro's in Audi Havana Black
@ctsooner I don't have to see your gear, I know it is maintained perfectly.Now, off to your pics!Bob 
Blue sound Node 2 vs Lumin D1
I own the Bluesound Node (1), and output to my Schiit Gungnir or Ayre Codex.I am essentially using the Bluesound for its' wireless connectivity and I have to say it works like a charm.The Node 2 is a better unit-DACwise. I would recommend you try ... 
Balanced v unbalanced input to Ayre preamps
And, it is so nice not to have to worry about buying expensive balanced interconnects.Bob 
Initial impressions of my new Vandersteen Quatro's in Audi Havana Black
Are any other members noticing a long blue script over the OP's tag?I use Google Chrome, and I noticed this started happening a couple of month's ago to posters ID. I thought it was something Audiogon was doing, but I am not sure.Bob 
Balanced v unbalanced input to Ayre preamps
I'd opt for balanced myself. Ralph at Atma-Sphere says balanced cables don't influence sound like unbalanced, and are less affected by distance.Bob 
Subwoofer for classical music listener
Oh yes, don't connect the sub without the crossover or you might do some damage. The Vandy sub is set to deal with the attenuated bass signal from the crossover. If you run it directly, it will be getting the full signal and amplifying it accordin... 
Subwoofer for classical music listener
rvpiano, I have a pair of wx-2's if you want to borrow them.You can find out what settings you need before ordering the fixed units.Bob 
Recommended Speaker List for Atma-Sphere OTL Amplifiers.
I played a pair of Zu Union speakers with my MA-1's/MP-3, the results were incredible. They came close to my Vandy Treo's.I don't have the M-60's but wonder if a pair of Zero's would allow you to use them with the Treo's?In any case, Ralph makes a... 
watchout for another Dali MS5 scam
I think this is the same guy who listed Vandersteen Quatro's for $1k. The listing was removed after I sent an inquiry. 
Subwoofer for classical music listener
So, rvpiano, are you going to get some Vandy 2wq's? 
Bluesound vault 2 - load songs other than ripping from cd?
+1 williewonka,Bluesound responds very quickly to queries.Bob 
901 series 2 speakers
Yup, there are better choices, but I still remember the 301's. They weren't great, but they did have a nice diffuse presentation. I listened to a dorm mates system and liked them. I lusted for 901's, but then Shahanian, Ohm, Maggie pulled me away.... 
Subwoofer for classical music listener
A pair of Vandersteen 2wq's would be my recommendation, though a pair of 2w's would probably be as good.B 
Too many tube amps
@stereo5 Ouch!Fried a pair of Vandies? Heck, I would have take a sledgehammer to it.B