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Help with XLR ICs.
AQ will validate but will also destroy fakes - reputable sellers shouldn’t mind routing the cable to Irvine, CA for that verification or providing equivalent documentation….  
The Midnight Effect - Who-How?
You missed my comment about measuring you ambient noise floor at various times….. that’s ok….most audiophiles lack an SPL meter for level matching and other essential tasks….. :-)  
Turntable prices. Is my mind going?
thank ——— that the appreciation of the beauty and emotional connection of much music does NOT seem to require a “ basic understanding “….. of…. anything….    
Help with XLR ICs.
I’ve had the top 4 AQ IC in my system ( 2 M XLR ) between REF Phono 2se > REF 5se for 2 weeks ( this is where it helps to have a relationship w a dealer w muscle = Audio Ultra in Seattle ). You can see pics of the rest of the system ….. AQ wild... 
Breaking news! Jays Audio is moving to Texas and takes interest in McIntosh
Truck compensation……   
YG versus MBL versus Borrensen versus Vandersteen
Sure… a Sub 3 is a very unique Vandersteen subwoofer w 11 bands of EQ to address room node issues which allows you great bass AND the flexibility to place your mains ( in your case Treo ) for best imaging. The high pass filters greatly reduce to b... 
Audio Racks, Just How beneficial? looking for guidance in upgrading
You can see Arnolds custom work on my Casa Pacifica virtual system page…  
Audio Racks, Just How beneficial? looking for guidance in upgrading
You might be shocked at how affordable the Core racks are. …and of course you can still take the approach of adding isolation to each shelf as i do w Nimbus and Vortex HRS products under sensitive tube gear… it’s ALL about a super low deep dark no... 
The Midnight Effect - Who-How?
caps and cables form… especially the exotics… warm is good.. and measure your ambient noise floor…you might be surprised…. my system takes a few LP sides….  
Turntable prices. Is my mind going?
esoteric ( anything ) = intended for a few roll with it  
YG versus MBL versus Borrensen versus Vandersteen
Enjoy the Treo a very musical speaker. Consider joining the Vandersteen owners forum. A fantastic upgrade for your Treo is the matching sub 3 and high pass filters… it’s way more than better and deeper bass as it yields even better midrange.    
Herron VTPH2 new in system
I have a 2A and have run it 8 ways to Sunday including  passive into essentially a Modjeski “ pot in a box “ I find that even tho the Herron has a LOT of drive, it benefits from an active linestage ( like most but not all systems do ). I’m getting... 
Audio Racks, Just How beneficial? looking for guidance in upgrading
Arnold at Core Audio Designs in Novato is a true artisan and his racks include innovative isolation and custom woods at IMO very reasonable $. HRS for all out assault w metal finishes and more $$$$ I am a very happy customer of both.  
Stolen property
IF they offer to play “ Steal this Record “ to demo them…….  
Audioquest Pegasus XLR Interconnects
;-) Enjoy