From what I've read (and seen myself at one presentation Vandersteen held at Audio Connection in NJ), Richard normally demos with Audio Research equipment, and I believe he voices his speakers with ARC electronics as well.
Palewin....I spoke to Richard not long agon, and he said that people who send in those cards with ancillary equipment say that both Ayre and Audio Research are the top electronics for the top end Vandersteens. You aren't making a mistake choosing either one.
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