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Integrated for Vandersteen 2ce sigII

A quick question. I'm thinking of purchasing the above said speakers and was wondering what everyone's thoughts are about using my Marantz pm8004 or would a different integrated  amp be a better fit. Thanks
wmbode
wmbode OP
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Jafant- that's a bold statement would you care to elaborate? 
  Anyone have any idea what might have happened to my pm8004? And if it would be worth servicing thanks.
stewart0722
184 posts
 
I've heard and owned Rogue.  I've heard and owned ARC
integrated (VSI60)
I could not disagree with jafant more if I tried......
wmbode OP
66 posts
 
Well I took the marantz in for service only to find out it will be four weeks before he can get it on the bench.
   As you know by my previous post I acquired a used pair of Vandersteen 2s. So what I'm contemplating is do I repair the marantz and keep the older vandys or buy the the newer sig IIs.Or replace the marantz and keep the older vandys only to purchase the newer Vandersteen later? 
  Used Arc vsi60 or the new Bells Arial which would you choose?


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kalali
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The questions you're asking can only be answered by you. It boils down to how much money are you willing to spend, all at once or in increments.

An ARC VSi60, if you can find a nice one, will set you back at least $2600K-$3000K. Adding a Vandersteen 2Ce Sig will push the cost to around $5000K-$6000K range total. Does that fit your budget?

wmbode OP
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I am planning on upgrading both the speakers and amp but I decided to do this over time instead all at once so I guess what I'm trying to decide is which to start with. 
  Has anyone had any experience with David Belles amps? The integrated was suggested by JohnnyR ? I've looked up the dealership directory and the closest dealer is over three hours away. 
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