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Dynaudio - Made in China vs Denmark
Well if Rockport ever takes their manufacturing to China then we know the end is near!   
New Magnaplanar 1.7 delaminating and buzzing.
😂😂😂koestner!   
Full range speaker recommendation
+1 Focal. Used Kanta 2 perhaps. Good luck!   
Dynaudio - Made in China vs Denmark
There is a reason that MIC has the reputation of making junk. Even if they do make some great products (REL subs) that stigma will be with them prob forever. I try to buy American whenever I can not only for the quality but to support my country. ... 
Opportunity to buy Demo Magico M2?
I’m sure you are going to love the 802s. I heard the 800 d3 at listen up and they sounded really good. Congratulations!    Ron   
Opportunity to buy Demo Magico M2?
@nyev  Please let us know if you were able to audition the Rockports and what you thought of them.  Regards Ron   
Opportunity to buy Demo Magico M2?
@nyev  Thank you for the kind words. I’m sure whatever speaker you pick you will be very happy with the end result.    Ron   
Opportunity to buy Demo Magico M2?
@nyev  I think how close to the front wall they need to be will be room dependent. I have a smaller room that needed to be custom designed to make my Aviors work. But work they do! I would bet they will work just fine in your space.    Regards  ... 
A perfect song? What are your choices?
Sweet Child o Mine - GNR  
Opportunity to buy Demo Magico M2?
@nyev  It sounds like your budget is right around the Rockport Avior ii. I highly recommend auditioning these as well. Good luck! Ron   
Quest for an external Dac has resulted in me way down the rabbit hole
Soundings is a little pricier. They have Boulder , Chord and HiFi Rose Dacs that I know of. I’m using the DAC in my 866 right now. It’s been a while since I’ve been to Listen up so you will probably know what they carry better than me. I know Aurr... 
Quest for an external Dac has resulted in me way down the rabbit hole
@dbwinters  Which stores in Colorado did you visit ? I’m in Colorado too. Jess over at Soundings is great. Andy over at Listen Up is also really good to work with. Did you visit them by chance?    Ron   
What type of wire for dedicated 20A AC lines?
@nyev  I have a QB8 and my amp is plugged into it. I haven’t noticed any negatives from doing it this way. Good luck!    Ron   
Homage to those who are pleased with your audio rig
@2psyop  Yes they are. Avior ii  and they are spectacular. The Boulder 866 is a great match as well.  I look forward to every listening session        
Homage to those who are pleased with your audio rig
I was really sweating the room early on before the speakers were broken in. It didn’t really sound that good. It’s amazing how much better the room sounds now with the speakers settled in.