Interesting thread. Fan boy here too. Quatro's shipping in a few days. Very familiar with all the speakers mentioned here. I can tell you that if you like the Vandersteen's mids and highs, that once home and over time, you will be looking for a new set of speakers if you don't stay with the 1's or get a pair of the 2's. The Revel's are fine speakers, but they can be tipped up at times. Personally, (My ears) I find them fatiguing over time.
The amp has to change obviously. What is your budget? Can you afford a 1800 integrated amp? Can you afford a new pair of 2c's (he has made so many upgrades with new materials, I think a new pair is going to make him much happier IF he can go that route).
Personally, I would get a new pair of 2c's (go see Randy near the Santa Monica Pier. I think it's third street. We are all free agents and just because we love a dealer, doesn't mean you stay there if they aren't selling something you really want. I always go visit dealers around the country and I often purchase new items from them. I use Audio Connections for most things as he usually has what I want. Randy can get you into a pair of new 2's and pair you with an inexpensive integrated that will make you much happier for now and then you can upgrade the amp as you are able to. That said, the new Belles integrated is beautiful with all speakers I've heard them on from ProAcs to VAndersteens. I still love the NAD integrated amps with 2's. If you get the large one, it has plenty of power for the bass and it has control that you need and want.
Even though I had the Treo's for a couple of years, I still auditioned everything under the sun before getting the Quatro's. I still go audition everything I can so that I know what's out there and what I like and don't like. If I do find a speaker I like better than the Quatro's for the same price or less, I'll make a switch. So far nothing I've heard comes close. Folks don't truly realize how detailed his speakers are until they DON'T have them in their system. It's the old you don't know what you have until it's gone. That's why I don't think you'll be happy with the Revels.
JMHO Pete
The amp has to change obviously. What is your budget? Can you afford a 1800 integrated amp? Can you afford a new pair of 2c's (he has made so many upgrades with new materials, I think a new pair is going to make him much happier IF he can go that route).
Personally, I would get a new pair of 2c's (go see Randy near the Santa Monica Pier. I think it's third street. We are all free agents and just because we love a dealer, doesn't mean you stay there if they aren't selling something you really want. I always go visit dealers around the country and I often purchase new items from them. I use Audio Connections for most things as he usually has what I want. Randy can get you into a pair of new 2's and pair you with an inexpensive integrated that will make you much happier for now and then you can upgrade the amp as you are able to. That said, the new Belles integrated is beautiful with all speakers I've heard them on from ProAcs to VAndersteens. I still love the NAD integrated amps with 2's. If you get the large one, it has plenty of power for the bass and it has control that you need and want.
Even though I had the Treo's for a couple of years, I still auditioned everything under the sun before getting the Quatro's. I still go audition everything I can so that I know what's out there and what I like and don't like. If I do find a speaker I like better than the Quatro's for the same price or less, I'll make a switch. So far nothing I've heard comes close. Folks don't truly realize how detailed his speakers are until they DON'T have them in their system. It's the old you don't know what you have until it's gone. That's why I don't think you'll be happy with the Revels.
JMHO Pete