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Power cord replacement suggestions
Droleg, you do know that you can plug a 15amp male plug into a 20 amp female outlet without issue? 
Looking for speaker ideas.
Do you want to stay with tubes? Stay in the same budget $2-3K?It would probably be better to settle on speakers first.Are you near any large city dealers to get some trialing?Bob 
Shout out for Audio Doctor in nj
his t&a system Is that what I think it means? Bob 
Any Music Server/Streamer allow install 3rd party streaming app?
I  am getting the Bluesound node for wifi streaming from my pc'sHave you looked at Jplay? I think it may do what you are looking for.Also, look at Fidelizer and Foobar, they optimize audio playback in a pc. I only just found out about them recentl... 
Van Alstine Trans 10RB vs. Freya Schiit. Which do you prefer and why??
@mechans, a belated reply.In another thread, I bemoaned the fact that Schiit doesn't provide any information relative to sound benefits of their products. Which seems counter-productive, to me.@shtinkydog, I don't think you will be disappointed in... 
Looking for speaker ideas.
+1 hifiman5Even though Zu gives you a 2 week trial. I noticed that my Omen's needed more than that to open up. Perhaps contacting the company (whoever you are buying from) and see if they have some broken in speakers for trial. 
Power cord replacement suggestions
+1 droleg. As my mother said:'If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing'.But, that was a long time ago...BobPS- I hope you can find a difference in sound with you new cables. I am in the process of switching out some power cords, if you like, y... 
Looking for a Speaker Recommnedation
Though I am glad Vandersteen made a more stylish, well built cabinet, I am surprised by the move.After all, he (Richard) originally chose to put all his effort into the works of the speaker rather than blinging out the cabinets- Hence, the 1,2 and... 
Looking for speaker ideas.
+1 sbank. 
Looking for a Speaker Recommnedation
Definitely a good decision. 
speaker shopping
Vandersteen 3a sigs. would be closest to your price range and they would be happy with your amp. 
Looking for speaker ideas.
My 2 cents-If you want the best for the least green, get Vandersteen. If you go with the 1,2,3 or Treo, your going to need subs. Vandy subs are the best, but you can get by with a pair of HSU for a lot less money.For more 'Rock' punch, I would con... 
A number of questions regarding final touches to audio system/digital/plex
+1 mgreen.I just found foobar and it is a great free app. If you want to aid in sound reproduction, I suggest getting Fidelizer and buying the Pro version. It reallocates windows system to prioritize audio. I never thought it would do as much as i... 
Seeking advice/tips on improving sound quality
Of course going up the Vandy line will yield better reproduction, but I think the OP wanted to ugrade sound quality for his networked system.I, too, have been working on this. Just last week I bought Fidelizer and have been wowed by the difference... 
ClassicsOnline shutting down
Spotify offers Naxos recordings that ClassicsOnline didn't-go figure. I asked Customer Service and they said they 'hoped' they would get around to adding them.I only wish Tidal had a more robust classical catalogue or Spotify could upgrade their s...