5A Vandersteen

I think my 5As were ~$19K when I bought them, the most I have ever paid for a piece of stereo equipment, then and now.  

Didn’t they make 5A carbon too would think that is best of 5a and quattro ct..

@johnto 

I think that's one of the problems with audio, it's becoming a hobby of exclusion due to crazy prices.

I have to disagree.  I don't think there's ever been a better time to get high-value & performance at a reasonable price than today. Look at the Bluenode 2i at less than $500 or a PrimaLuna Prologue Premium integrated amp new at $2,300 as some examples.  Just because a high-end/ultra-high performance market exists does not mean hifi is a hobby of exclusion by any means.  That's like saying that because a 2019 Porsche 911S now costs over $115K that buying cars has become something only the ultra-rich can afford. 

and for $3k you can get that carbon tweeter in the VLR-Sig
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affordable audio is amazing, lots of great gear out there without spending mega bucks...

I’ve been running the 5A’s for a few years, and they are keepers. Definitely would go to Vandy 7’s if finances allow one day, although I’d have to go second hand, almost certainly, and it’s hard to imagine anyone upgrading from them.  Might be along wait, but things are great in the meantime.