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Vimberg has a bookshelf coming out
I wrote the Canadian importer of Vimburg speakers to ask him the following question. I wonder how far into a room the Amea has to be placed. This is a 3 way design with a rear firing woofer. His replySorry for the late reply, we were very busy p... 
Is it even possible to set up a system in 12x12 room?
https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/7605 My office is the same size as your room and it sounds pretty amazing now. I am going to put a new system in there since I figured out how to tame the room. I am looking at a few small floor standers and... 
Who needs a Preamp??
In my case direct to amp was not better when I listened at low volumes. It was not even close to the quality as with a good preamp. I listen late at night when family is sleep (when I should be too). 
Pre-amplifier suggestions
Luxman c900u is my #1 choice but I will first try the Benchmark LA4 on the 30 day home trial because it may work for 1/6th the price,  the amp is the Luxman m900u. The c900u can hang with the preamps on your list.https://www.soundstagehifi.com/ind... 
Why pay so much?
From a purely economic standpoint it is great to see someone spend $70K on cables. That $70K is not sitting in a bank but distributed into the economy were it can be spent many more times over and do a lot of good. I know the bank can invest that ... 
Rossini vs Ayre Upgrade
@david_ten Don't you have the Denafrips Terminator? If so, it will be interesting to see your comparison of the DT with something that is 5x more expensive. 
What are you streaming tonight?
Gnarls Barkley - St. ElsewhereBrilliant release by Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo Green 
What are you streaming tonight?
Cee-Lo Green - The Lady Killer 
What are you streaming tonight?
Cee-Lo Green - Closet Freak: The Best of Cee-Lo Green The Soul MachineThis one is awesome.   
Yamaha NS 5000
The reviews or audio show comments from the last 3 years that I have been reading (and also conversing with reviewers by email) tell me this speaker competes with others much higher in price. Of course, many factors with regards to preference come... 
Rossini vs Ayre Upgrade
Bartok vs Ayre vs Rossini https://audiophilestyle.com/ca/reviews/dcs-bartok-dac-with-headphone-amplifier-review-r849/  
Yamaha NS 5000
http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/yamaha-announces-new-5000-series/ The NS 5000 are coming to Southern Cal dealer in Nov 2019.In stock at Music Direct https://www.musicdirect.com/speakers/Yamaha-NS-5000-3-Way-Bookshelf-Speakers  
Is it safe to buy from Audiogon sellers?
If I were in the far east I would only buy from a dealer or online store that knew how to get the product to you. For example, it can be a PITA to buy and sell even between Canada and the USA (I have done it many times). I can only imagine the sur... 
Abbey Road 50th Anniversary
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/when-the-beatles-walked-offstage-fifty-years-of-abbey-road?source=EDT_NYR_EDIT_NEWSLETTER_0_imagenewsletter_Daily_ZZ&utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_source=nl&utm_brand=tny&utm_mailing=TNY_... 
Yamaha NS 5000
I had the Salon1 and I blew the tweeter out 2x. I think it was during the advent of SACD and the high frequencies on DSD must have done it.I am surprised to hear you say the Salon2 twitter is soft since I thought it was made of Be.