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KEF R700 Opinions please
Thanks all for the replies.  @rotarius Glad your enjoying your R700s!@kalali My only experience is also with MQA enabled Bluesound Node2 as a source, streaming Tidal HiFi, and that's what the dealer was using as well. I saw a Peachtree and a pair ... 
Bluesound Node 2 as DAC for CD player?
Thanks everyone.@kalali That makes a lot of sense. Thanks! 
Tekton Double Impacts
Is there anywhere where these speakers can be demoed in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, PA)?I would be very curious to hear them in person. 
Vandersteen 2Ci - Bi-wire cable question
@kalaliCongratulations on your purchase. I very recently upgraded my Vandersteen 1ci speakers to 2ce Signature II's and they are a vast improvement over the 1s. I'm using 8' Audioquest GO-4 bi wire and they sound amazing. Enjoy! 
Vandersteen help needed
@ctsooner Thanks CT! Great post. 
Vandersteen help needed
@bondmanp What speakers did you end up with after you sold your 1c's? 
Vandersteen help needed
John Rutan was kind enough to pay me a visit in my home yesterday. I think we had a very productive and fun troubleshooting session that yielded some very noticeable and dramatic positive results. We tried several different things. Each had its ... 
Vandersteen help needed
@cedargrover Someone was there when I was picking up my stuff. Must've been you! 
Vandersteen help needed
@cedargrover thanks for the suggestion. I was convinced to purchase this equipment based on my demos at Johnny's store. His system sounds great!!! Him and I just go off the phone. We're trying to setup an in-house troubleshooting session with pote... 
Vandersteen help needed
@rotarius I have not tried bringing the speakers in that close. The stereo imaging is amazing where they're placed now. I can try that though.  
Greatest rhythm sections
Some more offerings:Jeff Porcaro, Mike Porcaro, and David Paich (Toto)David Garibaldi and Rocco Prestia (T.O.P)Any Steely Dan record Gadd, Porcaro, Purdie, Rick Marotta, Jim Keltner, Chuck RaineyJaco Pastorius and Peter Erskine (Weather Report)Joh... 
Best divorce album?
OMG! Bruce Springsteen - Tunnel of Love....the whole thing is a bout divorce. Brilliant writing.  
Best divorce album?
Sting - Mercury Falling (whole album)The Hounds of WinterStingMercury falling I rise from my bed Collect my thoughts together I have to hold my head It seems that she's gone And somehow I am pinned by The hounds of winter Howling in the wind I wa... 
Music you found on Tidal
I did a search for Jeff Porcaro, drummer for Toto. Came up with David Benoit, "Shadows." Very nice stuff! 
Looking to build a system for under $5k
@mdelrossi1 Yes, came in well under my 5k budget. I'll probably order a few panels from GIK.@bondmanp Thanks for the great suggestions. Will def. check them out! I didn't realize I had The Art of Sound so close to me in Lambertville. 15 min. down ...