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Amplifier for my new Focal Sopra no2
NAIM is great gear....goofy speaker cable connections...i use Kimber with my NAIM amp running Vandersteens enjoy your system 
Room placement for Vandersteen Treo CT
...but seriously....i built airplanes and other high tech stuff for a living..Richard built and then modified a composite airplane that he flies..this led him down a path of trying to get balsa end grain cores to bond to carbon fiber skins....whic... 
Vandersteen 5a vs Quatro ct which do you choose?
stretch for the demo 5a Carbons on audiogon.......those are world class......yum 
Vandersteen 5a vs Quatro ct which do you choose?
i think a call to JR or RV is good. I have owned 5a and now 7 and Treo CT, so perhaps you might call me biased.your room is not an issue, especially ceiling height- Vandersteen engineers the tweeter height to be remarkably similar across the line.... 
How much?
 @wolf_garcia.  so funny...us retired guys..we need to start a sub group....@tomcarr i get plenty of non background listening in.....but yes i do use the vintage system in my work room as background....and now and then when something jaw dropping ... 
Atma-Sphere in CO?
i believe The Music Room has some M60 coming up for sale soon....Broomfieldi have no dog in fighti have bought/sold with them...hyper good people 
Dynaudio Contour C60 or Magico A3 or Vandersteen Treo CT
but to be fair to OP, i love my Vandersteen Treo CT in Ambrosia Maple.....sweet, detailed but not hyper etched fatigue....same tweeter and midrange as the $14 k Quattro in a cabinet you can get closer to back wall with. Suprised with the low end p... 
Reference 3A MM De Capo vs Legacy Calibre
i always liked the 3a sound...a bit off topic..i looked at website and tge high resolution photo of the carbon fiber midrange looks pretty rough.....is that me ?.... or ??? 
Dynaudio Contour C60 or Magico A3 or Vandersteen Treo CT
 @twoleftears  bravo !,,,,,with a twist......i would suggest the used Vandersteen 5a on audiogon and ditch the sub you have.....i have heard the other very competent speakers listed by the OPi do own 7-8 pairs of speakers, some of them not Vanders... 
Looking for speaker recommendations
i have heard the benchmarks in brother in laws system including Vandersteen 2 ce sig, very very musical....i have no experience with the PS Audio 
How much?
no TV in the listening rooms.....the ipad is bad enough...in fact as I write this I am in the middle 1/4 of a serious Jackson Browne binge with the server... but you have some fantastic and magical gear.....so perhaps you just need a jolt of new m... 
John Atkinson's thoughts on the New Vandersteen System Nine from LA Show
Pete with my musical tastes and room, I just dont feel the need...the 7’s play pretty low with authority and definition..... but IF i ever di build a room it would be my first choice in a sub to pair w Vandersteens..... 
Room placement for Vandersteen Treo CT
@skyscraper.....Richard and I share a couple of interests..airplanes and audio and he happened to be in the neighborhood- so why not make him work !!!!lucky but the view makes the beach boys sound better! surfing usa! 
Is the Eico HF 81 really that good?
great buddy of mine owns 3-5 of them at any given time..w Revel 2 something be.....very very nice sound.......stop debating and listen !!!!! 
Ayre MX-R Twnenty instead of Audio research Ref 250SE
Here ya go......Listening notes Vandersteen M7-HPA amplifiers Crates on a custom pallet, ratchet ties downs, cushion skid,  heavy shrink wrap....get out the screw gun ! Unbox straight forward, two person lift out of the box, the handle on front an...