joey54

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good looking speaker stands
if you like wood-https://resonantwoods.com/audio-products/speaker-stands/ 
Are there any speakers for nearfield listening that sound GREAT at low volumes?
The Harbeth P3ESR Loudspeakers play well at low volumes. One of Harbeth's strengths. 
Looking for a DAC under 2k
The Ayre Codex is a worthy option. A Colorado based company that offers excellent support and service if needed. For under $2K it's a great DAC.https://www.ayre.com/products/digital/codex/ 
Best skiinny floorstanders
Vandersteen Treo CT’s would be a good choice-https://www.vandersteen.com/products/treo-ct 
Re-terminate speaker cables
Audioquest does not solder the terminations on their speaker cables. 
Re-terminate speaker cables
I am surprised that AQ has not responded to you. I sent in a request on Monday to re-terminate a set of interconnects. They got back to me on Tuesday with the price and an RMA form to complete. Did use the contact us email on their website?I would... 
Ayre AX5 Twenty
If you are looking at the AX5 Twenty, you should also look at the Ayre EX-8. I personally liked it better than the AX-5 Twenty but that's just my opinion based on a side by side comparison using my Harbeth speakers. I recommend listening for yours... 
Preamp recommendation; ≤ $5k
You should look at the Aesthetix Calypso and Pallene. Both are $5K or less new and offer balanced and single-ended inputs and outputs. The Calypso has been around for a few years Andean be found used or ordered new. The Pallene is the preamp secti... 
If you had access to a time machine, what concerts would you go back to see?
The Police at My Father's Place in Roslyn, NY, October 1979 
Owners experience with Aesthetix Mimas integrated amplifiers
I can't really comment on the difference in sound between the Pass Labs int-150 and the Mimas as I have not heard the Int-150.For my listening preferences the Mimas is the best integrated I've heard. I have a few integrated amps in the past and wh... 
Upgrade from Rogue Audio Sphinx v2
The issue may be related to your BlueSound Node 2. Are you using a separate DAC or are you using it's internal DAC? If so, you should try to borrow a DAC or a better streamer from your dealer. The Bluesound is a good product but benefits from an e... 
The Belles Aria Signature Integrated Amplifier
On a related subject, the new Belles Virtuoso Integrated amp is now on display at the Audio Connection in Verona NJ. Sounds very good driving a pair of Vandersteen Quatro CT’s.  No meters just a simple faceplate like the new Virtuoso preamp. I bel... 
What is the most analytical sounding amplifier that you have heard?
HalcroBenchmark 
Aurender N100C - alternative apps?
Aurender has released Conductor Lite for the iPhone. It seems to work pretty well. 
DAC/w Volume control + Power amp or DAC + Integrated?
The Aesthetix Mimas Integrated Amplifier with the built in DAC card will meet your requirements and budget very nicely. http://www.aesthetix.net/mimas.php?aac_mobile=noGood Luck!