Vandersteen 5Aa Carbon--any 5a owner's opinions?

Sid, I'm asking about the 5A Carbons, not the 7s. I'm interested in 5A owners' opinions of the 5A Carbons' sounds.

My 5As sound so good I can't imagine anything else sounding better, but maybe in a year, V'steen will be offering 'affordable' upgrades for the 5As.
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Remember Jeff...upgrading the 5A to the Carbons will only be done to those that are registered with Vandersteen that they are original owners.

Stan, one has to know something first to be able to remember it. :-)

V'steen performs upgrades only for original purchasers? Maybe that limits the number of upgrades to no more than they're able to do.
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With the Vandersteen upgrades to the Model 5 Chassis (5 to 5A and now 5A to Carbons), there is very little margin and very much time/effort. As a straight up business proposition, a normal manufacturer wouldn't even consider it. However, Richard Vandersteen is committed to his original owners, and therefore will be offering the 5/5A to Carbon upgrade for these original owners only.

I've had 5A and now Sevens and can't begin to describe the joy they bring. The 5 Carbon will certainly be worth it, as the new midrange is really spectacular. Enjoy your 5As for now, and rest assured you can achieve even more with the upgrade. - Pete -

I forgot to mention that Richard Vandersteen will be featuring the 5 Carbons with Audio Research electronics at the upcoming T.H.E. Show Newport Beach June 3-5. Here's your chance to hear them (albeit show conditions).