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My Venture into Hifi with Vandersteen Model 1

First off I must truly say how much I love this form and the wealth of information, the members provide. I was lucky to pick up a pair of Vandersteen Model 1 Speakers for a prayer. Lets say they were almost given away. The aesthetics of the speakers are I would have to say about a 9, seems as though they were frozen in time. I do not know much about these particular speakers. My question to the knowledgeable members out there, are these speakers any good and are they worth giving a go! I was planning on using them with my McIntosh MC30 tube amps. I got these from my Step father, he no longer has any use for them and figured I would like them. I guess I will hang on to them for a while and see how the Vandersteen sound with them.

Any input will be well appreciated.

Thanks
dhunte21
adam18
670 posts
 
Hey Pubul57.....Nice correction. The Vandy 1C's are indeed quite easy to drive with low power tube amps. My 55 watt Rogue Audio Cronus really matches well with them, and I've heard them sound fantastic with an old pair of 20 watt Bedini tube amps. They are truly wonderful sounding musical speakers, and they get better and better with upgrades to the front end. Happy Listening !
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
Then I think OP is in for a real treat, if you can't tell, I really love the idea of those amps! and it sounds like the price was right for the combo!!
adam18
670 posts
 
Hey (again) Pubul57....... My compliments to you. Your system must sound absolutely wonderful ! You should be quite proud about what you have assembled. Bravo !
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
Yeah, an audiophile "friend" said....and, before you know it I opened up my wallet...:) One thing I noticed about Vandersteen owners, is that they do seem to move up the line as their finances permit, that speaks well for the brand. I would not be surprised if Audioconnection sells more Vandersteens than any dealer in the U.S., I'm sure he has helped many folks with that upgrade path.

P.S. Audioconnection is right, I did overstate the bass response of the Merlin TSMs, it is closer to 55Hz -2db without wall reinforcement - it is a very high quality small monitor and not a full-range speaker. Whether one would prefer Merlin to Vandersteen is for another thread, though I think they appeal to different types of listeners and rare that the choice would be between them.
jdolgin
82 posts
 
Stick with the Vandersteen Model 1 & the Mac Monos.
A number of years ago I drove a pair of 1B's with a Quicksilver GLA stereo amp (35-40 wpc). It was glorious.
The pairing made real music. Set up the Model 1's properly,
use speaker wire like the Kimber 8TC, and enjoy!!
Don't listen to the naysayers. I actually used a very similar combination. IT WORKS!!!!
Enjoy
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