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Spatials = Done for now!
M3 TM's here after Turbo S's. 
SST Ampzilla 2000 v2 vs Son of Ampzilla II
Reach out to EJ at W4S/SST and see if he has any suggestions.  I would try a cheater plug on the amp and preamp and see if that does anything.   
Vandersteen 3A (no signature) vs ADS 1230
The sound signature of "original" ADS, Peter Snell's speakers (while he was alive) and RV's speakers was very similar and I owned all of them. That was my progression ADS L-810 to Snell Type A to Vandersteen 3A Sig. 
So I have a DAC; now what Player should I look at?
And budget. 
Is there a cost effective 'quality' USB and Network cable?
Blue Jeans for the ethernet cable and Oyaide for the USB.https://www.amazon.com/Oyaide-Elec-Class-Rev2-1-0-Cable/dp/B00R2R77JG/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=154...Other sensible priced USB cables are from Supra, Straightwire, Audio Sensibility and ev... 
Step up from Bluesound Vault 2, next move?
@uberwaltz If looking at streamers only the most full featured ones in terms of outputs are the G1 and the Lumin U1 Mini, and for about double the price of both their big brothers the G2 and the standard U1.  All four of these have all four of the... 
Quatro Wood best feet
You can try the Iso-Acoustics Gaia and if they don't sound any better send then back through Amazon.  
Funny question, 170lb speaker and foam base, how to remove?.
You can put down blankets and with help carefully lay them over to the side and remove the styrofoam and put the feet on then stand them back up.  I did this with Nola KO's that weighed over a hundred pounds. Also you need to go to Walmart type st... 
Funny question, 170lb speaker and foam base, how to remove?.
Extra bodies is the only safe answer.  I thought your "dealer" was going to deal with the setup? 
Magico A3 vs. Joseph Audio Perspective vs. Spendor D9
freesoleIf you appreciate some of the characteristics of the Pangea Cables the designer, Jay Vincent, who designs for AA to a "price point" is the designer of the Clarus Cables which are in a similar price range as the AQ cable you are testing.  A... 
Best amp options between $2k-$4 to power Magnepan 1.7?
Odyssey. 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
Try Parts Connexion. 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
Patrick Cullen and Cullen Cables have nothing to do with CPT and never have.  The cable that Mark was selling is being sold on Amazon by WAudio whoever it is sourced from in China.  Order one and try it as you have 30 days to send it back if you  ... 
Anyone compared GoldenEar Triton 7 with Triton Reference?
@otinkyad The Spatial's and the KO's are in two different systems so one did not replace the other.  As to the tirade from the poster on AC ( he has since been banned) this is typical of his post on multiple threads all involving the cost of items... 
Anyone compared GoldenEar Triton 7 with Triton Reference?
@otinkyad I would suggest you ignore posts from people who have never heard much less seen the products you are asking about.  Blowhards quoting specs and spouting personal opinions are a dime a dozen.  If you want to know more about the two speak...