Vandersteen Quatro CT

I want to clarify something I posted.  When I said 'Highly percussive' this is how it should have come across and I don't think it did:

It's a highly percussive speaker.  Dynamics (((aren't a strong suit))))) as I think it's one of the rare speakers on the market that does everything really good. 

The dynamics are outstanding.  It just does everything correctly, so it's hard to put into words (at least for me it is) how it sounds.  Been listening to a lot of the Joe Bonamassa live from Carnegie Hall as I was there.  It's a good recording and as my wife said, it's like we were there again.  We sat about 12 rows back center stage.  Perfect seats to let the sound just bloom around us.  I hate music that's in my face. 

Just a great speaker and worth auditioning even if you heard it a few years ago.  I think they are just a bit warmer sounding in the lower mids. 

You need to be more clear about your feelings. Did you like them or not???? Kidding, of course.

I have a pair of old, original Quatros with the powered sub and I'm wondering if it's time to upgrade the speakers or just the DAC. I think with Quicksilver V4s, I"m in good shape amp wise. 

What speaker cables are you using?

Glad you're happy. 

Cajun, email me and let's talk off line. I'll answer any questions for you. I'm VERY familiar with each and every variant of Quatro he has sold (mine are obviously the newest and to my ear the best sounding). His little tweeks make a nice difference.  Just finished listening to some Charlie Parker and when he hits those high notes on his sax, most systems make me want to run for the hills or they are dynamic, but have no depth of the note.  I just closed my eyes and melted into the solo.

We can talk DAC's too as I have an Ayre QX5/20 and am VERY familiar with their Codex (a best buy IMHO).  Also there are a few of the Audioquest cables that I LOVE with VAndersteens. That's what Richard uses and has for years.  He builds them into his amp and speakers and is a co holder of the DBS patent if I recall correctly.

ctsooner@alumni.ou.edu  get in touch as soon as you can.

Ct. Have you had the chance to listen to anybody's Tekton speakers????
Tim

I am using ClearDay double shotgun speaker cables.....quite wonderful....better than most that I've tried.   He'll send you a try out set for free...  Take advantage of it.  I have Vandersteen 5A's,