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Audioquest Niagara 700 vs. PS Audio PowerPlant 20
Here is a review I read a while ago.It talks about the 5000 vs. the P20.https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/audioquest-niagara-5000-ps-audio-p20-directst...Bob 
Townsend springy platforms for my Sasha 2s, springs not ISOA GIAS, HRTs for electronics???
I wouldn’t put spikes on when using those platforms. It is not only less stable, it is redundant as the springs are providing the isolation.B 
Townsend springy platforms for my Sasha 2s, springs not ISOA GIAS, HRTs for electronics???
+1.Though I don't use the Podiums under my speakers, I do use them, Platforms and the Pods under my equipment- to great effect- tighter bass, and more articulation of the notes.Worth the money, IMHO. And, they are built well and are attractive, to... 
My system....what and how will cabling impact?
I have found cables to be system dependent, so the Audioquest cables that I use for my system may not work as well as yours.Given that you have Wilson and D'Agostino, I would try to find other owners with similar equipment in order to get the best... 
High End Bookshelf Speakers
My little Vandersteen VLR's, paired with a Belles Aria Integrated and a set of AQ William Tell speaker cables would put many systems to shame.Your positioning of the speakers would be ideal for the VLR's and if you got a Vandy sub and crossover, y... 
New-ish to Audiogon Forums... Is it always like this?
I miss Almarg.He wrote the most concise, detailed and helpful posts here on Audiogon.RIPBob 
Don't get it, why anyone would ask others "what sounds best"?
@edcyn,Don't ya just love it when it does that?@OP, P.S. ohm, from reading your post, we have some similarities. Your opinion could matter to me now I know a few of your preferences. ;) I think you just answered your own question.When you find o... 
Re-terminate speaker cables
@OP,Sorry to hear AQ didn't respond.Alasdair is usually pretty good at getting back.In any case, AQ terminals can be user replaced, just get the ends you want and use a jewelers screwdriver.In your case, you could simply stack two spades together.... 
Pimping your router
@erik_squires ,I read your article. Very interesting about the fact that wifi signals emit a hemispherical signal below them.'I did not know that?'                       -J. CarsonB 
Are there any other cheaper options for power regeneration than PS Audio
Audioquest Niagra's would be an alternative.Here is a link to a review:https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/audioquest-niagara-5000-ps-audio-p20-directst...Bob 
Should my next purchase be from a brick and mortar?
@OP, Or, you could pick John Rutan's (audioconnection) brain.He has great advice and it's free.Bob 
AtmaSphere Upgrade from Mk 3.1 to Mk 3.3
Thanks for that info.I really wish I had done it while it was in the shop.Oh well, something to add to my upgrade list...Bob 
Townshend Seismic Isolation Podium Platform Review:
I find your review to be spot on to my experiences with Townshend products.The first is a 'tighter' bass, more articutaled.Second, is the 'cleaner' sound overall.And, though you might be able to make something comparable, the Townshend products ar... 
Ethernet cables
I found the biggest difference between CAT 6 and 6a,7/8, is the foil grounding between the pairs.It never hurts to have electrical things grounded.Actually, it never hurts many things to be grounded -especially in fact.B 
Backup Generator transfer switch
Where is @jea48 when you need him?Bob