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Aurender A-10
The A10 has been out for a while now.  Any owners want to share their impressions. 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Allison Kraus - Windy CityVan Morrison - The "essential" collection 
Any Vandersteen 7 Owners in SFO Bay Area ?
You should be able to get very close.  I just got the Quatros and have had them in my system for a little over a week.  I am coming from stand mounted monitors with a single REL sub.  I was curious to hear the difference in the bass between the tw... 
Have you ever tried a pair of speakers and said this Is the last thing I will ever need.
My most recent forever speaker was just delivered and setup in my house a couple of days ago. The Vandersteen Quatro CT. I will have more to say later. Listening to music right now. 
Have you ever tried a pair of speakers and said this Is the last thing I will ever need.
"Have you ever tried a pair of speakers and said this Is the last thing I will ever need."Sure, lots of times. 
Have you ever tried a pair of speakers and said this Is the last thing I will ever need.
Agree!!  Stay curious.  Whether it's your religious or political beliefs, technology, new music...whatever, remain open to new ideas and trying new things.  I too have been in this hobby for decades and remain fascinated with new products, new tec... 
High End Amp Price Collapse musings
A few years ago Audio Research released a number of Class D amps.  I only listened to a couple of models very briefly so I don't have any personal experience but I recall they got pretty good reviews. It seemed that if an established and quality c... 
Best standalone music server?
I am in a very similar situation as you.  I have hundreds of CDs that I would like to begin transferring to a server and would like to access online streaming services at some point.  My dealer has recommended the Bluesound Vault 2 as a simple one... 
Looking at a new non-SACD player, but still own lots of SACDs
You might want to consider the Marantz  SACD/CD players.  They have 2 or 3 players within your budget.  The SA11 being at the top end around $4000, the SA15 at around 2500 and the SA8005 at around 1200. 
Any Vandersteen 7 Owners in SFO Bay Area ?
I am in the Dallas area.  The dealer will be setting up my speakers for me.  I have already mentioned to him my interest in new cables so maybe he can let me try out a few pairs. 
Any Vandersteen 7 Owners in SFO Bay Area ?
Sounds great.  Those are beautiful speakers.  I ordered a pair in the Zebra wood and should have them in about 3 or 4 weeks.  BTW, what speaker cables are you using?  I'm debating whether or not to upgrade my speaker cables with my new speakers.  ... 
Last CD player?
I'm kinda in the same situation as the original poster (paleo12).  I am in the process of putting together my "last" system.  I have a 50 year involvement in audio systems resulting in a fairly extensive collection of LPs, CDs, and a relatively sm... 
How does high-pass filter requirement affect system decisions?
Thanks for the information. The dealer is going to set them up but I want to learn the process myself.  Is there a problem with the power cables that come with the Quatro? I am so tired of thick and inflexible chords and cables. I know this may be... 
Recommend a SS amp for my new Vandersteen Quatro CT
Good advice.  Thank you.  One step at a time... 
How does high-pass filter requirement affect system decisions?
Interesting discussion.  I am awaiting delivery of a pair of Quatro CT and am beginning to evaluate my amplifier needs.  In fact I started a separate thread asking for advice on amp/preamp options with the Quatro CT.  I wish my Vandersteen dealer ...