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Focal mini utopia
I don't use subs so no idea how they will integrate but I will suspect no issues they seem to roll off gradually and smoothly in the low end. I also have never owned Maggies so can't really say how the tweeters will compare but Focal is known for ... 
Focal mini utopia
raymonda my stands are the factory matched stands 20" high I believe with the speakers themselves spiked to the stand but I'm not using the supplied spikes to the floor the bases just sit on my rug. Again my room is tiny and my setup not ideal but... 
Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
Calloway very nice well done and thoughtful review thank you for all your time and energy! 
Focal mini utopia
Hi raymonda I actually have the Micro-Utopia original non Be version which is basically the same speaker minus the mid-woofer above  the tweeter. I love these speakers and have owned them for about 9 years now.  In my small room the sound is open ... 
Do I need a Dac?
kabila yes if you add a dac you would connect it to an XLR or RCA analog input not digital. But looking at the list of Dacs you have there and the specs on the Dac in the Halo it looks like a lateral move at best and possibly a sonic downgrade. Do... 
Solid State Stereo Amp for Herron VTSP 1A
well there are a ton of nice used SS amps listed in and below your price range if you want a Class A amp this Accuphase A20V looks like a great deal. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-accuphase-a20v-class-a-power-amplifier-2016-05-13-a... 
Solid State Stereo Amp for Herron VTSP 1A
Facten did you have a budget in mind? Nice second system btw and those Offrandes are pretty tube friendly, so is there any particular reason for SS? 
Defining nominal impedance
Jim always experiment with both taps one will certainly sound better to your ears. 
Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
" At Cerious we have a background in Reactive ballistic armor which reacts to bullet strikes to "cancel" them out. Each GE power cord has a reactive jacket.If you REALLY want to have fun (I cannot believe I just said that...) I would love some ... 
What's going on with the audio market?
@jafant  enough about Obama and the economy and politics please this is not the place for it,  not to mention an ironic place to complain about the economy. 
Is it in my head only?
arafiq the answer is NO! It's not in your head and the improvement in sound quality is real. And more to the point what does sound quality matter if you’re dealing with dropouts right? I was happy with my Sonos Connect running Tidal out to my dac ... 
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC
rinpoche I would say Al's technical wizardry and completely correct explanation notwithstanding try each output tap until you find the one that sounds best to you. It's likely to be the one Al suggests but it may not be, we all have different ears... 
What's going on with the audio market?
Hmmm lets see..........46, 30, ?I love the system I have now but still tinker and if I can improve it for a not crazy amount of $$ I will. And it's basically my only real indulgence so I don't feel guilty about it at all. 
replacement drive for Rega Apollo
I stand corrected thanks rar1 and sorry elader must have mis-remembered that was sure I read it in a review once. Good luck! 
replacement drive for Rega Apollo
elader pretty sure Rega makes their own drives, you should contact them or one of their  dealers.