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Spatial Audio open baffle speakers, who has them? Worthwhile change from Maggies?
“Patience is a virtue, I just don’t have the time”Talking Headsplay that first, when they arrive... 
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@rimo thank you thank you thank you for lovingly rebuilding and fixing my Dad’s 1965 MX-110Zi cherish it and the letter you wrote on the repair order - “ a family heirloom and treasure indeed “RIMO ( inventor of the filter so named ) only guy to c... 
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Fun thread 
Linear Tracker ...I was wondering
I setup and sold a lot of SOTA Sapphires with Souther back in the day... most w Dynavector Ruby or Diamond.And of course a lot of pivoted arms as well.the Souther, Transfi and ET-2 are all quite good but fussy in own way. The only way to really un... 
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@reubent and Spiritlove the song Same Old Wine by those guys...just or more relevant today...crank that up !!!! 
Higher End DACs
I think any far ranging roundup would also consider NAIMserious level of engineering there as well and of course a bit of a fetish for robust power supplies  
Higher End DACs
My reference to a Faraday cage was internal to a DAC.. in particular to isolate the FPGA and display/control microprocessors FROM the A part of a DAC....have a look at the guts of Jim Whites IMO excellent Pandora  
Higher End DACs
Try a USB cable with DBS and RF shields also.... Audioquest and a Jitterbug and as always, your actual mileage may vary greatly!  
Higher End DACs
Consider a DAC with the ugly bits in a Faraday cage... to wit Aesthetix the Brinkmann as another poster noted above is also superb 
Higher End DACs
Even at the top echelon ( which is ever moving ) a well sorted network and electrical power system in home is essential. ... many things can be done at low/no cost. Which leg of your panel is the audio system on ? What leg are the “ hash and trash... 
Speakers that can reveal orchestral instruments' positions
IF your photo moniker is your setup, try moving the cone floor standers away ( and shorting them w jumpers ) and moving audio rack to the side. Big changes but worth doing IMOjim smiths excellent book on getting better sound also advised.best to y... 
Speakers that can reveal orchestral instruments' positions
Vandersteen, imaging champs !i have a pair of Apogee Stage that do fairly well for depth. Check your setup and rigidity, Sound anchors help.jim 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
London Grammer- IF You Wait....things are jelling..... 
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Uber: I like Chuck - just poking at ya 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Hopkins - nice setlist !!!