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Connecting to a Bluesound Vault 2i
I am a little confused. The whole point of a Vault is to stream music. Yes you must have internet and a router to connect to the Vault. 
DAC recommendation with tube preamp
PS Audio Directstream with Bridge 2 hits all your marks. I have the Bluesound Vault 2 but borrowed a Directstream for audition and it makes everything better. I was hoping to prove the opposite actually. LOL 
streaming DACs around $4k
I had the Vault which I thought was good and just borrowed a PS Audio Perfect Wave with Bridge and I think it is awesome. Can anyone explain how the Direct Stream is different or better? 
Any insight on Tekton Double impact BE, Focus Se, Salk SS 8, or Golden Ear TRef?
I own the Goldenear T-REF's and I'm very pleased with the way they play all music beautifully. They can fill a room. Metal or easy listening.  I own Salk Song3 also and they are fantastic too. I would recommend Salk speakers to anyone.  They are p... 
Where to hear ATC speakers
I heard them at AXPONA last year and was very impressed. 
Peachtree Nova 300 inputs
I own the 300 and the Node 2 so I will have to try that. 
Looking for suggestions on best small footprint speaker under $4K
I have a pair of Salk Song3 speakers. They sound excellent. They are probably the best looking speakers made. They cost around 3k. I bought them after going to the Axpona audio show and thinking they had the best sound in the place. 
Stereo Amp
I have the 452. I love it. More is better. Lol. 
Which area of components to spend the most $ on? Boy I was wrong all my life!
I have no doubt the new Marantz is the best CD player you’ve had but maybe the speakers are better suited to your ears and room also.  
Problems with Bluesound Vault and PC app finding Node2 that are wireless
I have both the Vault2 and Node2 and can't remember it EVER dropping out . I'm sorry you gentlemen are having that issue. That would be frustrating. 
Full range tower speakers with bass under $10k
I was in your shoes 1 month ago. I have a very nice pair of stand mounted speakers. I wanted more bass and fullness of sound. I did not want to give up clarity though. I bought the Goldenear Triton Reference speakers. First off, I am looking at th... 
Used Market Savings vs. The Dealer Experience
bfjones01 I highly recommend the Goldenear Triton Reference speakers. I have had some high end speakers but I think these are a step above. I really can't imagine needing or wanting more. I have McIntosh 452 amp and C50 preamp. Perfect match.  
Could I be a Retail Wretch?
Great topic. I would love to be all warm and fuzzy about dealers. I walk into my local dealer and they act as if I am  imposing on them just to listen to something. Dealers need to understand that they are selling high dollar products and you migh... 
Bluesound Vault 2i, Cocktail Audio X40 or ??????????
You can stream Pandora through bluetooth to the Vault or Node. My advice is buy the Vault and rip the CDs directly. 
What amps should I audition?
I agree that people on here implore you to do a home audition when the reality is that dealers won't let you take a thing out of their shop without buying it. They are not too fond of letting a person experiment with their equipment on premises ei...