Drew,
You may have pointed out the source of the problem with your own words. I love the Vandy but perhaps you've evolved to the point a more transparent speaker is in your future.
Unfortunately most speakers that beat the Vandy cost a lot more. The Vandy is one of the great values in today's high end market.
Changing to Purist cables is not going to solve this problem. I love Purist cables but their job is not to change the sound from dark to bright (or the other way around). I would save my money for another speaker if you've decided to rebalance your system.
It had never been apparent to me before, but all the music coming out of the Vandersteen sounded "veiled." Before, I purchased my vandies, I read and heard all the criticisms regarding this "veiled" or "shrouded" sound. I never felt this was true about my Vandersteens until now.
You may have pointed out the source of the problem with your own words. I love the Vandy but perhaps you've evolved to the point a more transparent speaker is in your future.
Unfortunately most speakers that beat the Vandy cost a lot more. The Vandy is one of the great values in today's high end market.
Changing to Purist cables is not going to solve this problem. I love Purist cables but their job is not to change the sound from dark to bright (or the other way around). I would save my money for another speaker if you've decided to rebalance your system.