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Best standalone music server?
I got the MP two days ago.  I waited for a long time as they designed and built a brand new DAC for it.  It's a tubed DAC.  All the music on it is 24/192 or 32/384 that was directly off the master tapes.  HOLY COW.  it's not even burned in yet....... 
What do you consider the most musical speakers—$15000 & under
Steve, very interesting.  I had this discussion with Richard Vandersteen a few weeks ago.  He uses his normal listening room to audition his gear/speakers.  He wants a real life room since that's what folks use to listen to their systems.  Some ro... 
Audioquest custom made triple weave design power cable (Storm Series).
Can the base be used on Quartros?  Time to call Richard. Lol. Those are steep prices on speaker cable for many of us. Very interesting to say the least.  
Room placement for Vandersteen Treo CT
+1 on the quantity vs quality discussion.  So many love these high end speakers that offer gobs of bass, but not layering or differentiation of notes.  They THINK it does, but so many top speakers don't. as the cones break up quickly and are out o... 
Dynaudio Contour C60 or Magico A3 or Vandersteen Treo CT
Yup.  great call.  Two fine speaker for sure. 
Vandersteen 5a vs Quatro ct which do you choose?
Jim, I have a feeling we will meet in person within the next year ;)....I'm totally on board with your comments on thee carbon mid.  I would kill to get the quarto with the drivers of the 5, lmao...;).   
Audioquest custom made triple weave design power cable (Storm Series).
It's not out quite yet is it? 
Dynaudio Contour C60 or Magico A3 or Vandersteen Treo CT
I forget Sunny is back in the game.   
Vandersteen 5a vs Quatro ct which do you choose?
string, hope that wasn't for my post. I tried to share the similarities and differences.  Never said there was a right answer.  If putting a speaker closer to a wall is important, he's possibly better off with the Quatro.I guess it comes down to t... 
What do you consider the most musical speakers—$15000 & under
I think you either like horns or you don't.  I loved them as a kid, but most of them I've heard (and even liked) are a bit colored tonally.  I think that's why many of us aren't into them. Fun to listen to?  Can be adn if you like them, that's awe... 
Room placement for Vandersteen Treo CT
Ask Bob also.  If you gear can feed it strong deep bass it will recreate it down to 30hz.  I've had them rocking plenty of times when I owned them.  I needed to be able to control the bass as my room is so open, but the Treo's won't lack for quali... 
Vandersteen 5a vs Quatro ct which do you choose?
Bob, as you know, those Treo's are so special.  I also think that you will LOVE that mini. Sam does a great job with the company and Mark is a wonderful designer. 
Vandersteen 5a vs Quatro ct which do you choose?
The Quatro's are just sick good.  So much better than I thought and I expected a lot.  My Memory Player will be delivered by Sam on the 10th.  They have made so many upgrades.  The DAC is a totally new dual chip design.  I can't wait to get it in ... 
Richard Vandersteen at Audio Connection
String, that's funny stuff. I agree though, lol.  Wish I could see Richard when he visits Johnny in Nov, but I won't be able to.  I can't fit so many of the larger amps into my rack, but the M5's look like a nice slim looking cabinet that I will h... 
Looking for speaker recommendations
I'm a Vandy guy and would go with a set of Treo's. I fully understand what your wife is feeling.  I honestly do, but you do need better electronics.  the Pre and DAC are sooooo important.  Go see Rutan at Audio Connection.  He has the Ayre Codex D...