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Calling Vandersteen Treo owners
@pstores   I had a pair of the original 2C's in the 80's then traded up to the Model 3's then 3A's then 3A Signatures.  I then traded up to the Treo CT about 17 months ago.  In a nutshell, the Model 2 and 3's particularly the Signatures are very m... 
Cover Songs that are better than the Original
Eva Cassidy's "Fields of Gold" is ravishingly beautiful as if it was written for her! 
New silversmith fidelium cable
@fxman I would be interested in hearing about your system and how the sound of it is different/better than with the cables you were using previously. 
New silversmith fidelium cable
@fxman.   Are these cables in your system or did you just have occasion to hear them at a show or elsewhere? 
Conrad Johnson PV12 AL
@unclekenny   Congratulations!  Bob and his son are real craftsmen.  I too live in close proximity to the Backerts and have had very extensive mods. done to my cj PV-12L.  It is truly remarkable what they can do, especially with the power supply, ... 
Revisiting some music from the past ...
@jim204   +1!  Shostakovich is at the top of the mountain musically.  All those who have come after the "great Russian" can only look up in wonder... 
Barnes and Noble 50% off Vinyl Sale!!!
Thanks @mofimadness !! 
Why are brick and mortar HiFi dealers so bad?
OP - Get thee to Audio Connection in Verona and thy concerns shalt be allayed by Sir John of Rutan.😀 
Audioquest buys GoldenEar
Based on the info.released by the OP, Bill Low and Sandy have been  acquainted for 50+ years and AQ may want a well regarded speaker brand to mate with their cable line.  This could be a good move for both concerns.  Not hard to imagine promoting ... 
BEST FEMALE VOCAL EVER
@soundsbeyondspecs   +1!  I couldn't agree more.  I am a huge fan of Melody. All of her albums are worth having.  Meaningful, heartfelt songs sung by a gal who has been through some very rough times.  "My One and Only Thrill" is my favorite song o... 
The midi range, not the tweeter, is the most important driver in a speaker.
A great year! 
The midi range, not the tweeter, is the most important driver in a speaker.
@erik_squires If I used only one driver in the Vandy Model 7 it wouldn't be a Vandersteen design! 
The midi range, not the tweeter, is the most important driver in a speaker.
@erik_squires Come on now...You know better!  Every driver is as important as every other in any particular design if you want the music signal you have been so careful to preserve to be reproduced as faithfully as possible.  Example...Take a Vand... 
Stockfisch Records & audiophile music labels
Here is one of the best sounding CDs ever!  Great vocalists with great performances.  A wide variety of tunes.https://smile.amazon.com/Worlds-Greatest-Audiophile-Vocal-Recordings/dp/B000HIVOFU/ref=sr_1_fkmr3_1?keywords=greatest+audiophile+vocalist... 
Stockfisch Records & audiophile music labels
Stockfisch Records offerings are expertly recorded and mastered!  Linn has great sounding offerings though many are jazz or classical. Stockfisch is for lack of a better term, a "contemporary folk"label.  It is a bit tough to find lots of labels f...