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Audioquest vs. Others
Thanks for the advice thyname.  I'm sure that the QX-5 is better than the Codex (although fed from an opticalRendu, using Roon with oversampling, the Codex sounds very nice).  I am looking for a good deal on a QX-5 now.I just bought some new SR po... 
Audioquest vs. Others
tomic601 - Yes, SR terminated the speaker end in smaller spades for Vandersteen.  I expected to end up with AQ based on their classic pairing with Vandersteen.  Definitely worth considering SR for a future audition.   
Audioquest vs. Others
I know that the OP asked specifically about AQ interconnects but the discussion, as it often does, has veered into different cable types. I was recently interested in the new AQ speaker cables and there is very little posted online regarding their... 
Soundsmith Aida
I recently purchased the same cartridge.  The "key" is a USB drive with information on installation, set-up, cleaning, etc. 
Superzero fans....sub suggestions.....
I agree that the Vandersteen are fantastic subs. I use a pair of 2WQ's with my Vandersteen 3A Sigs and love them. I also use the Superzeros in my living room system and think that they are great speakers. There are actually two types of Vanderstee... 
Matching an amp to the Vandersteen 3a signatures
I've been very pleased with a Belles 150A Ref amp with my 3A Sigs. It is SS but has a more mellow "tube sound". They show up used at 1500-2000. Long term, I agree that adding 1 (or even better 2) 2Wq subs is desirable. It really opens up the midra... 
Bryston SP1.7 Bypass or Digital In ????
I use a Phillips DVD963SA as a digital source and prefer the 2 channel bypass over digital. The digital input has good detail and sounds very clean but sounds a little thin. The analog bypass gives much more "air" around the instruments. Everythin...