Vandersteen 1Ci , your experience?

bkeske 
Thank you for you thoughtful remarks and suggestions.  I will do some looking/thinking on the 2c. 

Not a problem, and good luck.

The 1ci will shine with a garden variety receiver you thru exotic separates.... the ci version improves the tweeter and includes the Soundanchors- you can see them with a variety of gear. Zero fatigue, resolving, great sound stage, easy placement, etc..
btw that Nakamichi receiver was good

The Vandy 1's are pretty sweet for the price, but just like bkeske found out, you end up looking at higher models.
Though not floor standers, the Vandy VLR's are a super buy.
With either, I would get a sub to enhance the bass. The older Vandy subs are great performers and have dropped in price now that the new Sub 3 has been introduced.
Unfortunately, I don't think your MD receiver has a preamp Out.
Regarding receivers, you can probably access those stations via the internet. Buy a Bluesound Node. When monies are available, get an Ayre Codex or Schiit Gungnir DAC. Using a streamer will allow you to access Tidal and Qobuz, too.
If it were me, I would buy the Vandy speakers and switch to a Belles Aria integrated, buy some AQ cables and a Vandy sub and be done with it.-Well, until upgraditis sneaks in again.😈
Bob

You can see Vandy 1ci with a variety of gear in my vintage system