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Vandersteen 2C pairing
Sitting here listening to my 1b’s on the Audio Refinement Complete and its just very musical. I wouldnt say its laid back but the soundstage does stay behind the speakers. Think you will be fine with the Multi 3 
Vandersteen 2C pairing
Sitting here listening to my 1b’s on the Audio Refinement Complete and its just very musical. I wouldnt say its laid back but the soundstage does stay behind the speakers. Think you will be fine with the Multi 3 
Why do my new Transparent cables make my system sound muffled?
A little bump in that range could also be a room issue that now you can actually hear. You may check your speaker placement and toe-in... 
Vandersteen 1's and Speaker Cables
Actually just found a set of AQ Type 6+ I had on the kids system, sounds wonderful! Thanks everyone! 
Vandersteen 1's and Speaker Cables
Thanks everyone, they are full broken in and placement and tilt has been dialed in with bases installed. I will try some of AQ's they are definitely in my price range and seem to resell pretty easily if I don't like them.. 
Magnepan 1.6 speakers
I had the best experience with my 1.6's with a Levinson 335. They need a lot of current and high damping factors to control those panels. No offense but the Cambridge is just not up to the challenge... 
Proac reference 8 signature or Meadowlark Kestrel
My vote is for the Proac's, BUT have never heard the Meadowlarks. I used my Ref8 Sigs with a AR CA50 Tube integrated and it was wonderful for all types of music.. 
How to accomodate a balanced only phono stage ?
Just a matter of changing the connectors and having it wired correct on the Balanced side. There is a great reference doc on Rane.com in the Notes area on wiring, I think RANE NOTE 110..It will show how to terminate correctly..http://www.rane.com/... 
Audio Research amp for an ARC LS-7 preamp
Any of them ( ARC amps) will be fine , but really matters what speakers you are driving and how large your listening space is.. 
Can use a Theta DS Pro Basic III as a DAC?
Yes I am using one right now. Have found the M Audio gear works great as USB to Digital converter. There are plenty out there that will work just fine...Good Luck 
Proac Tablette Ref 8 Sig Vs 1SC
I had Sig 8's they are much better sounding then the 1sc's. Much more resolving and open sounding. My room was 12x10x9 and with a good set of stands had plenty of bass for the type of music you are listening to..Good luck! 
Dgital cable under 150.00.
Analysis Plus is VERY good in this range used... 
Speaker Management Systems
The Ashly is a 3.6 now and I would recommend it , I sell them all the time to contractors in the Church and Club installation worlds. If you could find one used an XTA 224 would blow both of these away and be close to your budget range.. 
tube amp or int for digital audio?
You want an integrated amp so you are not using the volume control in the mac to adjust the system volume. 
Select Your Less Than Ideal System
C everytime