Aragon 8008x5 with Vandersteen 2w


Hello everyone, 
     I know this is a long shot but is anyone using the above combination. I am attempting to find the correct balanced crossover. I have 20K RCA, 150K balanced, these do not sound good. I do have the WX2 box but believe it is defective. I have downloaded the Vandertones and am using a multi-meter to check AC voltage at the speaker. None of that matters if I do not have various capacitors to try. 

So.... since I do not know the correct input impedance for this amp, does anyone have one they are using successfully with a 2w series sub-woofer?

PS, the advertised spec I found for the amplifier is 22K single ended. The 20K single ended crossover does not sound or measure correctly. I believe the impedance for the 8008x5 may be different from an 8008. Speakers are Vandersteen 2ci.

Thanks in advance!       
jwmorris

Showing 4 responses by audioconnection

(((I do have the WX2 box but believe it is defective.))
((( None of that matters if I do not have various capacitors to try.)))

This is what the assessment Box does it finds out what the correct
settings are.
Some folks can have the switch backwards all are set to open except the dip switches for that specific input impedance setting.

Its real simple set the dip switches to close at 50 K in the WX2 Box
Install the assessment box temporary trial unit with your preamp outputs running into the input RCA ((( Input))) section of the box take the (((output))) of the box and plug it into your amplifiers RCA inputs.
Grab your Voltmeter and set to AC Volts under 10 scale
Put the red probe into the Left Channels Red Speaker binding post jack
Put the black probe into the Left Channels Black speaker binding post jack
make sure they are snug
Play track 27 on Vandertones and adjust your preamps volume control
to you see 1 Volt AC on the meter. if you cant nail 1 volt get it adjusted so your as close as possible .98 1.05 whatever
Now go to Track 31 and when you see .707 or close to that you nailed it.
This is all the same for Quatros but done at Track 30
Let us know how your doing
or call JohnnyR at Audio Connection
9732391799

 JW
(((I just spoke with Richard on the phone. He believes the problem with the using the 2w with the Aragon balanced circuit may be in the design of the amplifier.
He suggests that I attempt to get the combination running using single ended connections.)))

 A This is exactly the same advice twice
 What were your voltage readings with the RCA X 2 Box at 50 K ?
 Best JohnnyR
 
What kind of Voltmeter?
  FYI Harbour freight has a decent one for 23 bucks.
 Best JohnnyR
Tomic
You could be referring to the V2W RCA input Dedicated Home theatre sub.
Yesterday running new Vandersteen Sub 3 offers Analog Room Compensation, tuned, linked with Vandy hi pass units dialed in .707  Vandersteen 2 sig IIs all in at 6.2 K at this level I promise not a speaker in sight of 14 K and many others over will get near this thing w hours of love the music.
All who walked in and sat down were smiling and laughing at the soundstage.
 Best JohnnyR