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mbl 101e vs 116f vs 111f
thanks for the responses111f is looking good right nowthoughts on mcintosh components w/ the 111f? MC501's + C50? 
Fritz Carbon 7's vs. Dynaudio 1.3SE
the carbon 7's are nothing short of amazing, they're simply unbeatable at the price they sell at, easily competes with (and defeats) much more expensive speakersthey are truly something special. fritz's attitude and service is the icing on the cake. 
intermittent static out of one channel?
the thing is, i JUST sent the nova in for repair because i thought it was the nova causing the issue, they sent it back and said there's nothing wrong with itthe noise will come for a minute or two, then disappear for a while, then come back rando... 
intermittent static out of one channel?
i swapped speaker cables and the static went to the left channel 
Sonus Faber Concerto upgrade?
Look for local audio shops and demo as many brands as you can.What do you like/dislike about the SF's? it's hard to recommend anything without knowing any of your preferences for sound/music 
Wyred for Sound DAC 2 or Peachtree Nova
I'm dying to know if the W4S or EE sound better than the Peachtree. 
Best earbuds/earphones
i used to be big on earphones and headphones before moving into speakersdepending on your budget, i'd look into the shure se530 or westone 3for cheaper options, the klipsch x10 and head-direct re0ety's are good for accuracy/detail, but they are on... 
Best Dac with USB input for $1,000 or less
havana is overrated imo tooid get a peachtree decco2 or nova 
Bel Canto S300 driving Gallo 3.1s
reversed polarity? 
2k$ speakers that meet my criteria?
Honestly, everyone is just out here recommending their favorites, I'm just following their steps. And unless you've heard the Carbon 7's, you really can't say I'm out of line. They fit EXACTLY what the OP is looking for. 
2k$ speakers that meet my criteria?
They're just that good, I've heard many, many speakers (including Ohm and Vandersteens as mentioned above) and none I've felt so passionately about except the Carbon 7's. But I understand your point, maybe I am being a bit overzealous. 
fritz loudspeakers
Just a heads up to people, if you haven't heard of Fritz speakers or his Carbon 7's, check out www.sonicflare.com , I believe Sean's review accurately describes the traits of the Carbon 7. 
fritz carbon 7 vs gallo starda's
How did things work out? I hope you're enjoying a pair of Carbon 7's as we speak! 
Monitor speaker that will stop the Quest?
Fritz Carbon 7's are amazing. For those who haven't heard of it, go to www.sonicflare.com and check out Sean's review. I believe he accurately captures the traits of the Carbon 7.Best monitor I've heard under $4K! And I've heard almost all the mai... 
2k$ speakers that meet my criteria?
I forgot to also mention, if you do a search on Audiogon, you'll find some very satisfied and loyal Carbon 7 owners.Also, there is a more "professional" review on www.sonicflare.com , please take the time to check it out! I think Sean describes th...