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Looking for a Giant Killer Digital cable
blindjim,I skimmed though this thread and didn't see any mention of a optical cable. I know there are many people out there that don't like optical, BUT I found one I use in my system (connects my streamer to my Ayre Codex dac) that I found that s... 
Vandersteen Sub woofers v Rythmik Subs
Vandersteen has a five year warranty on their speakers and subs as long as you send in the special warranty card within the allotted time after purchase. 
Can a power cord increase the resolution of an Class D (SMPS) amp by more than 5% ?
azbrd,I totally agree with you. I have heard minute differences with some upgraded (and somewhat inexpensive) power cords. Most of that being tiny variations in (audible) frequency response. I was just bringing to attention to the large variation ... 
Loudspeaker for second system
The entry level Wharfedale's are good choices also. I have a small pair of their original EVO-3 towers in piano black. Have them in a second system. They are 16 years old and still going strong. My wife absolutely loves them. :-) 
Can a power cord increase the resolution of an Class D (SMPS) amp by more than 5% ?
Please read Michael Fremer's short review of Audioquest Dragon Source power cords in May 2018 issue of Stereophile, and form your own conclusion.... 
What's happened to the used high end market recently?? Sales are tough....:0(
Millennials. I don't think many of them buy new or used HEA. The older generation audiophiles are dying off. Most of the younger generation I talk to have little to no interest in HEA. They like music mostly of the portable variety and seem to lis... 
New Speakers up to $15k - The more I read the less I know!
Audio Perfection in Minneapolis, Minn. Carries Vandersteen, Magneplanar, Sonus Faber, Spendor, Wilson and others I can't remember.  UltraFi in Milwaukee is excellent. John Spelt is a true 2 channel set-up guy. He helped me get my Vandersteen Treo ... 
Best sounding compact integrated amp < $2k?
+100Johnny R. and Audioconnection!!! 
New Rega Planar 6
Then it sounds like the Planar 6 is the way to go for you. Enjoy! 
Best sounding compact integrated amp < $2k?
Rogue Pharaoh hybrid integrated. 
What component to hang on to?
+1 stereo5 
New Rega Planar 6
I know the differences between the RP-6 and the Planar 6. But I would be willing to bet both units would still have a similar Rega TT signature sound between them. 
Ready to move onto next stage of streaming
uberwaltz,No, the Ayre Codex is not MQA compatible. I believe the Node 2 and Vault have the same Dac. What I do know is the Codex even with standard redbook CD still sounds superior to the Node's or the Vault's on board MQA Dac. Even when they are... 
New Rega Planar 6
I had a Rega RP-6 and now have a WT Amadeus Mk.ll. While I agree with a lot of what the OP said how the two compared in operation, the WT is a much better sounding table. I still think the P-6 is a cool table for the money. You can't go wrong in p... 
Ready to move onto next stage of streaming
I have heard that Lyngdorf is of very high quality, but have never had any of their stuff in my system. Just wondering how an Ayre Codex would sound hooked up to your Bluesound Vault. Good used prices out there if you were interested in trying one.