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McIntosh MR78 Question
But what a great tuner !!!!! 
Audioquest Niagara 7000 tested with Power Line Meter
like all things measure if you can but always listen. best to do bothrarely does a well designed power amp benefit from what I would call a relatively low end conditioning product....in my 3 systems i use Furman and Isotek products to clean up the... 
KEF Reference 5-Isoacoustics GAIA?
OP - might i suggest before spending a pile of money ( which may well be warranted later ) invest in Jim Smith excellent book and buy a few simple but hyper effective precision setup tools: Leica Disto 2 is just $59excessive toe is likely going to... 
Amplifier for Altec Valencia speakers
OTL!!!!!!! 
Interesting video with Richard Vandersteen talking about his subs
maybe we should start an AJ Conti / Basis appreciation thread....the Basis arm is a no brainer and a move I may well make when / IF one in decent shape come available...right now I am using a nice Cardas power cable I picked up for a song..... 
Amplifiers
i take thjat back I think of AVA as just Van Alstine...yes his amps are typically fantastic w Vandersteen and always, always a super good value..... 
Amplifiers
have not heard AVARogue and Quicksilvers both work well w Vandersteen.....super excellent pairing IMOmight i also suggest Aesthetix and VTL, especially the Aesthetix for vise like control grip on the Vandersteen 2 bass coupler...enjoy your searcha... 
How do I find an audio advisor who does home consultations?
Jim Smith book is excellent advice indeedhe is by his own admission NOT a turntable guy and punts help there to Fremers hyper excellent setup and tweak videos....i would suggest you build a relationship with Rutan at Audio Connection - they are an... 
My Experience with Dave from Audio Doctor NJ
@oldschool1948.  certainly some great dealers in DC area....might i also suggest a quick call to Alan Jones at Hi-Fi buys in Buckhead, they do quite a bit with NAD and the  Bluesound OS... might be able to help with system synergy getting most out... 
My Experience with Dave from Audio Doctor NJ
I hate spell check... Nordost cables.... 
My Experience with Dave from Audio Doctor NJ
As to Server.... from an ownership perspective I have two NAIM Unitiserve both with Pardo LPS, HRS isolation and damping bricks and AQ and Nordstrom cables - I have heard the server you asked about - it sounds very good.not sure how it would compa... 
My Experience with Dave from Audio Doctor NJ
Glad to hear of the excellent experience:-)i think junking the Tannoy might be a mistake.... just my $.02careful selection of digital components, especially those engineered by both digital and analog engineers can yield astonishing SQ.for example... 
Interesting video with Richard Vandersteen talking about his subs
rocking system 7 and 7 this eve.....1.2 Kilowatts per side...100% Vandersteen power.......subs and main...Cowboy Junkies....... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Cat PowerThe Covers....sparse but oh so good.... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
The War on Drugs - Lost in a Dream....