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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  
Improving a stone rack
@o_holter There is a pretty good reason Jim White uses HRS… lose your feet and try 3-4 short HRS Nimbus couplers under your Aesthetix….. i’m up to about 20 of them across 2 systems…. For those who dislike Granite, try two 1” or so slabs w green g... 
How would you spend my next $5K?
An extra Tall  
Acoustic Zen Absolute Copper vs. Cardas Clear interconnects
Always liked A Zen but Silver……. Very excellent to post your list of references….. IF you like copper please consider Audioquest Pegasus…. just my opinion….  
Audioquest Pegasus XLR Interconnects
iMO and frankly experience, above Pegasus… i would advise a demo loan ….. i’ve had all 4 for two weeks…. just my $1.05….  
Loud vs. Tactile Bass
as you might guess, i think drivers above 12” suck…. cue  the efficiency / distortion crowd who don’t play bass…. ;-)