So what happened to the Creek?
The Belles Aria integrated would be a good match.
The Belles Aria integrated would be a good match.
Owners of Vandersteen 2CE & Ayre Ax7e...
I have Vandy 2CE signature speakers and I am contemplating picking up a preowned Ax7e integrated as I have heard good things with the pairing. I do have some questions though about room size, type of music and sound character of the Ax7e. My room is a second bedroom which is approximately 11x14. Types of music I primarily listen to is pop/rock (i.e. Pink Floyd, Rush, Bowie) and electronic (i.e. Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze, Jean Michel Jarre). How would you describe the sound character of the Ax7e when using the 2CE’s? Warm? Neutral? Is it laidback or more forward? Is it similar to anything from Krell, Musical Fidelity, Naim, Rega or Simaudio? How is the bass, midrange and highs? Associated equipment is: Arcam irDAC, Cambridge CXC transport. Cabling is Mogami speaker cable and interconnects from Jerry at 10 Audio. Thanks.
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I ran an AX-7e into 2Ce Sig IIs for about 7 years. My room
is about 18x19 with vaulted ceiling and two large openings on rear wall. I was
super happy. I would describe the sound as neutral and detailed. One caution is
that the AX-7 is not a good match with the inefficient 2Ces if you like to
listen loudly (peaks >95 dB; https://www.audioasylum.com/mhtml/m.html?forum=speakers&n=255226&highlight=).
Circa 2015, I used some inheritance money to move up to an AX-5 Twenty. This
amp is more powerful with greater resolution, quieter noise floor, and better
bass control. But it better be given the difference in price. Soon, I realized
the Vandersteens were the weak link in my system and I moved on to something
more fitting for the AX-5s strengths. I guess I’m saying the AX-7e is a good sonic match for the 2Ce although you should look elsewhere if you listen to Rush at concert SPLs. |
Belles and Ayre are both great matches with Vandersteen. Aesthetix, too. If you get a Vandy sub or two, you will relieve the amp of the heavy work, as well as gain the lower notes. Everything will sound more full bodied. I just sold my 2wq's and am waiting for my Sub3's to arrive. I have to say I do notice the lack of bass-subtle, but noticeable. Probably not what you wanted to read, but I thought it something you should know. Bob |
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