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Soft Start Circuits for Amplifiers
Probably the best person to contact is the manufacturer. Though if I recall my conversations with Pat at McCormack, it seems that such devices tend to degrade sound and so they ended up removing them when doing upgrades.  
Amp suggestions for Zu Omen Def mk2.
Atma-sphere M-60 for tubes or a McCormack Micro.I use the McCormack with a pair of Zu Omen Bookshelves.I'll probably send the amp and preamp in for upgrades.Even an old Adcom would be good with the Zu's. 
Need help from Vandy 3A owners.....
I know Mr. V can be a bit abrupt, but as others have said, his word is probably the most accurate.There is another Vandy dealer on Agon, Johnny R.- Audioconnection, who knows a lot about Vandersteen. He has always been a good guy to contact for in... 
15" is deep enough
I would be a little more lenient, say 18 inches. Though I get the point you are making,.As far as being the benevolent despot goes, I would make it illegal for cable manufacturers to make a speaker or interconnect cable that cannot bend less than ... 
Wilson Sofia 2 vs marten dajango L
Re: Georgelofi- do you think using a pair of Zero Transformers would make the Marten's easier to drive?Bob 
Heard the B&W N804d3s ...
Mb1, I agree with your comments. For $9K, rlb61 has more options than the B&W’s. I have always liked the sound of their speakers(B&W), though I have never bought them. I also second the Vandy’s, but as mb1 pointed out, the OP needs to give... 
Looking for laptop Windows 10 for music only.
John, I have to say those laptops Almarg recommended can not only be configured to your needs, but are a very good deal, IMHO. I spec out one with 16gb memory, a 1TB hybrid drive and 128gb M2 (C drive for under $1Khttp://www.eluktronics.com/w650rz... 
What drugs do you use to enhance your listening experience?
TheBalvenie 12 year. 
Vinyl at Bed Bath and Beyond? Yes, for real!
I tossed mine out when CD's came out. I can't say I really miss it. Digital is so much more easy to work with and I don't have to cue up records nor pick up the tone arm when the record ends. I know some must have the analog sound, but having been... 
Now it's subs
The Vandy 2w(q)'s have always been highly regarded. I own the 2w's myself. Though I think the reason they integrate so well is by using the m5-hp crossover.As Cedargrove recommended, the JL are pretty good, but expensive in my opinion.I also use H... 
On board or outboard DAC?
Well, you are going to need a convertor to be able to connect the two together. Though they aren't that expensive, I wonder if there would be any sound degradation?As far as using the SimAudio DAC to process the signal instead of the UDP, you may ... 
XLR to RCA interconnect. Does mixed connectors provide less noise compared RCA to RCA?
I was going to suggest the Jensen Transformers, but Auxinput beat me to it. Though I would disagree that they are 'a lot of money'. For $300 bucks, they cost less than many RCA cables, and XLR should provide you more audible improvement for the mo... 
Looking for laptop Windows 10 for music only.
My earlier post wasn't very detailed as I am not the most current with PC technology- I only do lots of research when I am building my new PC's- so I tend not to look at things for 4-5 years.As Al said, and thanks for the kind words Al, getting so... 
Help Choosing Speakers
Not to hijack a thread, but,Audiotroy, could you expand upon your description of the Zu as 'colored'. PM me if you wish.Hifiron, congrats on your choice. I was hoping you would go with the Vandy's, but a quick google of the Spatial shows them to b... 
Looking for laptop Windows 10 for music only.
You would probably get more info on the Win10 forum.( www.tenforums.com/)FWIW, why not build your own machine?It's pretty easy and you can get all the things you want or need and not spend on unnecessary items.I built my win10 micro atx pc so I c...