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Two powered subs with bookshelf speakers or two floor-standing speakers?
I just transitioned from BS with subs to floor standers (with and without subs). IMO, Subs, unless they are really good/expensive are often not great for music other than sub 40 hz thump or to feel the music (and in that capacity they make a huge ... 
What can I do between the wall and my streamer/DAC?
To know if it could be improved would require investigation into the data rate limitations and if you are dropping packets with your current set up.  There are ways to determine this.  If you are not having issues with the system, meaning it is fu... 
Perception and Watts: Doubling of power
@gs5556   This is my thought as well.  Even at the same overall volume, the music may sound better and more controlled, with better impulse response.  And, some amps distort closer to full power if that is where I have to run it it get the volume ... 
Candidates for best speakers in the $2000-5000 market
I would look at Revel and Sonus Faber.  In your price range, alot of good technology is included in the less expensive lines.    
Has anyone been able to define well or measure differences between vinyl and digital?
Good question. Seems a comparison could occur in the analog output of each to look for small differences that would reveal why there is a sound difference. Same with SS and Tubes, which I think has been done. One think I feel worth mentioning is t... 
Only two tracks to test your system, forever!
@gladmo   Good thread.  Good music is harder to find then good gear. @bgross Good tracks.  See have similar tastes.  I use one of those myself.  Check out Blacksnake by The Wolf and The Bear.   And Crossroads by Calvin Harris.    
Audiogon's new security
I can't get into the site most of the time now.  After the 3rd security quiz I give up.  Not sure how I got in this time.  The last 6 times I tried it was quiz after quiz and I know I was getting them right - a porpoise and a star fish look pretty... 
Do speaker cables really make a difference ?
@rsa Depending on your system and your ears, yes, you can hear a difference. You don’t have to spend a fortune. Many people are very happy with Blue Jean Cables.  As other correctly say, the size of conductor, which equates to a low resistance, ... 
Budget friendly receiver choice
Look for last year's model being sold for big discounts.  There are some amazing deals when the models change over.    
To upgrade, or not to upgrade, that is the question
Can you connect a computer in place of your streamer and run some tests?  Link speed, ping . . .  Ethernet cables improving audio is a debated topic.  IMO, you are already wired, which is much better then wireless and 70 feet is not very far for ... 
Slow Shipping Question - UPS
Hi. OP here. I have an update. I contacted UPS and was unable to speak to a human, but the automated system said there was a problem with shipment and I should contact claims. Ouch. Sitting in MD there for 7 days. I think @carlsbad is correct. I c... 
Slow Shipping Question - UPS
Tracking shows it sitting in Maryland for the last 6 days.  I tried to call at lunch but could not get through.  I will try again tomorrow.  When I ordered I figured a 3-8 day ship window and I will be traveling over Thanksgiving week.  Never gues... 
So, I listened to a $1Million Dollar System
I find that too much toe in reduces seperation or imaging effect in my room.  I find I need the speaker more straight toward me with slight inward slant to allow the sound to hit the side wall and reflect back to me from the side.  I wish I could ... 
The goal of audio reproduction
I have come to the conclusion that we need about 4 or 5 audio systems.  One tailored to making the music as originally recorded, one to make the music sound the best to us, one for vocals, one for rock, one for classical music . . .     
Looking for suggestions on HT Setup
Stick with a 5.1 in this room. Try to get an amp with preamp output for the front two channels so you have the option of a separate 2 channel amp in the future and keep options open for a 2 channel system for audio only. Shop last year models. I g...