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What do you consider the most when choosing a pair of speakers?
How they sound is most important to me. Aesthetics are also a consideration but depending on their sound I can look past what they look like (i.e. Magnepan). Measurements are great and all but they won't be the same in my room vs where ever they... 
NSMT = OMG!!
I just emailed them asking what speaker would be a good fit for my system/room so it'll be interesting to see what they say.  
Music for the Pacific Audiofest show
I've been using this song for a bit to demo systems Damien Rice - 9 Crimes  
What's the heaviest speaker you've ever owned? What's the tallest?
Heaviest = Velodyne DD18+ (current HT Sub) ~150lbs Tallest = Magnepan MGIIIa ~ 6' tall  
what’s a song cover that you think is better than the original?
Mumford & Sons - The Boxer Shine Down - Simple Man   
My thoughts on the HiFi Rose 150B
@aberyclark  I had the Lumin U1 and sound wise it really wasn't my cup of tee. Also the Lumin App is one of the worst I've used. I sent it back within 2 weeks and bought the Auralic. So to compare vs the Rose I would take the Rose all day sound w... 
My thoughts on the HiFi Rose 150B
Just for some detailed comments , I wrote this up on the Audio Enthusiasts FB Page.  My System Anthem STR Preamp Anthem STR Amp Aurum Cantus V7F SVS 3000Micro (pr in stereo) Transparent Audio Ultra Cabling Dedicated 11.5 x 14 treated room ... 
What cable companies make the best cables and sell them directly?
https://www.transparentcable.com/    
In-ceiling: Am I wasting my money?
I’ve sold a lot of the Sonance VP82R 8" 3way in ceiling speakers powered by the matching DSP amplifiers. I’ve even added their back boxes to help the sound out even more. Now of course, budget wise, this is well above the Monoprice/Sonos combo but... 
Up to $4000US tower speakers for Jazz and Classical Music
Aurum Cantus V7F would be my vote, I sure enjoy mine!   http://aucantus.com/index.php?m=content&c=index&a=show&catid=14&id=111  
Avalon Acoustics reputation
I can confirm the service aspect, they are terrible at helping their clients out. I worked for a dealer a few years ago and trying to get replacement parts from them was a big hassle every time.  
Upgrade from modified Bluesound Node 2i and linear power supply (LPS) ?
I went from the Vault2i to a Lumin U1 Mini and a week later after sending the Lumin back I landed on the Auralic Aries G1. The Vault is a pretty unit but the Auralic was definitely a step up and easily bested the Lumin). I currently have my Aurali... 
Dynaudio Contour 30 or ATC SCM40
Which ever one you like the sound of better. If you can't go to a dealer and listen to them then order them both and send back which ever you don't like.  
Advice from Audiogon family - best speaker $3k-$4k
If you liked the Sonus Faber, buy them that's my advice. Otherwise go listen to a bunch of others in that price range and if you like something you hear better buy that instead.   
Your sub experience: Easy or hard?
I didn't think it was to bad. I have a dedicated treated 11.5 x 14 room. I have a pair of subs, moved them around the room while using REW to measure each position. Once I got the placement close to my liking I then used the on board adjustments ...