Vandersteen Model 7: has anyone heard?

I totally agree with Adelphiaron. Also, any upgrade you make in your system
will be even more obvious through the Model 7. I just upgraded my TNT 6
with rim drive, super platter, and SDS using an older Benz LP to a Basis Debut,
Vector 4 system fully loaded with all of the upgrades and the new Benz s MR.
All I can say is WOW!! The speakers seem to be physical objects that sit inside
the soundstage with the performers and recording venue all round them. More extention in all directions, especially the bass. I know this is the Basis at work,
but the Model 7s let you hear more of it. And don't forget the new high pass
filter will be here soon.

Run and convert your LP to an LP=S... The difference is extremely major. If you think you're hearing things now, you won't believe what the LP=S does for your system.

Amen to that Stringreen. And as a bonus the Micro Ridge stylus will give you
more detail with less surface noise. As HP has said, this is the best effort from
Benz which also allows those who have a Benz LP to trade-in and save about
2K. A no brainer.

Congratulations to Richard Vandersteen for being selected as the Los Angeles/Orange County Audio Society recipient of the Founders Award that is given each year to someone in the audiophile community who has had a major influence on both manufacturers and consumers in high end audio.

More that 300 audiophiles, including print and on-line media personalities from TAS , Stereophile, Positive Feedback, and Ultra Audio plus manufactures of high end audio attended the Annual Gala event. Bob Levi, President of the Society was the Master of Ceremonies while John Atkinson was the keynote speaker.

Richard Vandersteen accepted his award and spoke about how he got started in the business and then gave his views on various issues concerning high end speaker research and development. Richard's gracious wife and proud family were also in attendance.

Oh yes, Miss America was also there.

Everyone had a great time.

This past weekend THE SHOW NEWPORT featured some of the best
hi-fi in the land. One of the best rooms I enjoyed was the
Optimal Enchantment (Randy Cooley) room that featured the Vandersteen Model 7 speakers driven by Audio Research flagship
electronics plus the Basis Inspiration TT with Vector 4 arm and Lyra Titan cart. Analog ruled the room as Randy played
some of the best straight ahead jazz recordings available today. Even with typical audio show noise levels, this system
was a relief from the digital sound found in many of the other rooms.The
Vandersteen speakers were still able to produce a natural, detailed, and dynamic sound that many, myself included, expect from Vandersteen speaker systems. Many people that I talked to told me that it was the best sounding room that they had heard. Being able to have extended discussions with Richard Vandersteen and AJ Conte was a terrific bonus as well. Both are music lovers dedicated to giving us the best sound possible in our homes.