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| Best Full Range Speaker, 750- 1k There is no question that you should try to stretch up 250dollars and go for the Vandersteen 2CE. It is got much more bass extension than any other speaker in this price point. It would also be on the forgiving side of things.good luck. | |
| Best Amp for Vandy 3A's under 3000 Used? I have had Vandersteens for 15 years, upgraded from 2c's all the way up to Vandersteen 5. Had 3A sigs for 3 years.Best deal you can get to power this is:ARC VT130, can get one for $1800.Couple with ARC LS2, about 1000.This would be killer. If you ... | |
| Audio Research SP-16? I have seen one at my local dealer. I believe the retail is $2695.00It is different looking. No knobs in the front, only buttons. Looks like CD2. My dealer tells me it sounds really nice. Better than SP9mkIII.Certainly it is not as good as Ref pra... | |
| best way to save my wood floor Thank you all for the suggestions! | |
| Top Ten Speakers of All Time? Vandersteen 5. Incredible speakers. | |
| Dynaudio 1.3mkII Vs Proac 1SC Don't forget about effeciency and matching. ProAc will be much easier to drive and would work well with SE tubes. Dyaaudio is rather tough to drive and generally sound better with solid state. Good luck | |
| speakers for creek 5350se? I suggest you go to Vandersteen 2ce signature. The 1C's are already quite a good match. 2ce will give you near full range sound that will make orchestra real. the minimonitors will get you this. I would also stay with Audioquest. I have gone back ... | |
| ARC 100 Mk11or Conrad Johnson 11a? Hi, I own ARC vt130 and have heard ARC100mkII at my house. My experience with CJ is at dealer showroom. They certainly sound different, but I don't think it is an "clear" upgrade. simply a sideways move ! ARC was very neutural, CJ was very relaxed... | |
| What causes listener fatique? cure? Hi, I have also battled this problem since I started this hobby. I have come to the conclusion that it is the "balance" of the sound that affects the musicality/long term listenability of the system. The non-fatiquing systems will force you to tur... | |
| ARC VT-130SE owners the meter lights just came on y itself after 1hr. of amp use!I did not touch anything. did it need to be charged?anyone with similiar experience? normal? | |
| tips for Vandersteen 3A sig Thanks to everyone for the input so far. For room acoustics, I have just ordered some RPG foam to place behind my speakers. Will let you know how it worked out. Also, I just tipped my speakers a little more forward...it seemed to help some. I am n... | |
| tips for Vandersteen 3A sig Thanks Garfish and Gasman. Actually, I had a chance to talk to Richard Vandersteen. He says having 3A sig + 2w's would be 70-80% performance of Vand 5. Reason: Vand 5 is much more "inert" Looking at the sub option...you also have to buy quality wi... | |
| transformer Hum Thanks everyone for the help. I won't go and by a conditioner becuase after placing the sorbathane...it decreased. I can still hear it, but only if my ear is within 12" or so of the preamp. I guess it is ok now ? |