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Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo

HI fellow ’goners.
I own the Shahinians, thinking of upgrading to the Treos. The Obelisks sound a little smallish for the room... And the room is not square, it's a big living area of a house, with access to the second floor's roof. 
Will this be an upgrade or just a sideward move?
Room approx 60m2, driven by Musical Fidelity A5.5, 250wpc at 8Ohm (thinking of replacing this one too).
Mostly jazz and acoustic music, less frequently - classical and pop.
Thanks!

ja_zz
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cleeds
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ja_zz 1m
What exactly do you mean by "a real preamp without ICs in the path"?
In this context, IC = integrated circuit.
ja_zz OP
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And what is that in a preamp?
gdnrbob
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I, too, am a bit confused by Johnny's post.
@ja_zz 
Yes, you need the spikes/cones installed on the speakers. Didn't yours come with a set?
They disconnect the speaker from the floor and help with clarity/imaging.
Tilt back, too, is necessary for proper imaging, soundstage, getting the tweeters at the right height.
If you don't have a set, contact Johnny. You could also get some threaded gliders from Herbie's.
http://herbiesaudiolab.net/spkrfeet.htm#stud
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audioconnection
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Jazz
nothing wrong w you PRE amp
The fact you are commenting about
how anything sounds without doing the proper set up protocols
is very confusing to your audience 
and yorself
and that would in return give you
half assed results you need to read the owners manual and get the spikes , spacers and parts to experience what you paid for
JohnnyR

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tomic601
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Johnny R is right....take the time to go thru the setup per the manual and it is downloadable along with Vandertones via the Vandersteen website
must get the Radio Shack analog SPL meter to set the bass EQ
you will be shocked at how bumpy your room - any room is without fixing it...
finally get the eq controls centered as previous owner probably set them to room..
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