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2 amplifiers connected to 1 set of speakers
Well, there is biamping.Either Vertical or Horizontal, but you would be sending a signal from each amplifier to a different set of speaker terminations-for speakers wired for such.B 
Simple question, or is it...
@OP, I would wait for Almarg or Atmasphere to respond.B 
Vandersteen power cable upgrad
Zzzzz, again.B 
Subwoofers - Front Firing or Down Firing - Which Sounds Best?
@dweller .I would suggest the new Vandy 3 subs. Though not inexpensive, it should give you the ability to get those 20-ish frequencies, as well as integrating seamlessly with your speakers with the integrated equalizer. Though, you do need to buy ... 
Balanced Interconnect Recommendations
I concur with 3_easy_payments.The AES balanced standard was made for recording studios. Its' implementation in home stereo has only become available in recent decades. Unfortunately, not all manufacturers design equipment using the balanced standa... 
Audiophiles and nostalgia,
Your Dad is a wise man.Bob 
Ebay and AudiogoN, listings and the economic crisis.
It would seem that some reply to threads wanting to show their intelligence and they are successful. Do you think they were being 'sarcastic'? You know 'stable geniuses' do that every day.🙄B 
Question on streaming, ripping etal......
I, for one, do not or care to rip CD's. The streaming services have almost all of my CD library available.If you do want to listen to your own collection, I would advise you to contact Sam Laufer of Laufer Teknik. He created The Memory Player, and... 
12 years or 18 years?
The Balvenie 12 year, for me.B 
Need some ooinions please about a new preamp
It would help to know what you are running now.Speakers especially.B 
Dedicated Circuit to Double Identical Setup
@OP,I would PM Audiogon member Jea48.He has been one of the best sources of information regarding wiring and circuitry on this forum.bob 
Recommend online dealers
John Rutan is the best there is. Period.Whether you buy from him or not, he will give you the best information you can get.PM him (audioconnection) or call him- His website is Audio Connection in Verona, NJ.Bob 
Need help replacing my beloved Magnepan....
+1 for Vandy VLR's, with the Sub 3 subwoofer, you'd have a killer system.I heard that pair with the Belles Aria Integrated, and it really sounded great. I own the VLR's for my office and find them very enjoyable. I also like Maggies, but, like you... 
How to remove ground pin on power cable
@jea48 ,Thanks for linking that video.I never knew there was a circuit board in those outlets.Bob 
DAC Streamer Recommendation
Bluesound if you want to stream many different services.Aurender, if you want to stream only High Def services-Qobuz and Tidal.B