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Vandersteen 3a Signatures compared to Treo’s

I currently have a pair of Vandersteen 3a Signatures ( upgraded last summer) which I love and am thinking of a pair of Treo CT’s. I have heard the Treo’s and was impressed but that was in a showroom so I’m looking for opinions if any of you have done the switch? Other equipment is Benchmark amp, Benchmark DAC3, Audiolab 6000cdt.
thanks for the input
zimick
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tomic601
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BTW my brother has my 3:a signature with a Naim/Lampizator/ARC front end Driven by a big Threshold - super sweet sound.
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tomic601
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Also, try going backwards after living with the More Pistonic triwoven or ultra pistonic carbon drivers and low coloration cabinet.....

as always, your actual mileage May vary
zimick OP
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Tomic601,
thanks for the input.
pretty sure I’m sticking w the 3’s at least till spring.
they definitely punch above their weight, at least in my opinion!
and if I get back out to Long Beach for work I’ll take you up on your offer.
cheers
z
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tomic601
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Ya man ! For sure :-) Long Beach is just a hop, skip and a jump - I spent many moons there on the C-17 and other nearby fun.

i assume you have the soundanchors on the 3A and have them biwire ? An external biwire is best. You can also download ( free ) vandertones and see what is going on w room and bass. Enjoy the music :-))))

jim
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I know a guy who just went from the 5's to the Kento, very pleased. 

The 3's will be soft, mushy compared to the newer models. Ok, don't like the word "mushy", try "chewy".  ;)

Done anything with cables? If not, you need to, at least if you're serious.  


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