With your current system your not going to get any "aha"moments with tweaks like power strips.
Is the room acoustics sorted out?You want early reflection points treated and check for room echo(walk around hands above head clapping loudly-you will hear it if it's there).Balance hard reflective surfaces with curtains,rugs & wall hangings..Also if you have a big tv in between the speakers get a good blanket to cover when listening,it will increase soundstage depth and height.
The Vandersteens are time aligned so they need to be perfectly aligned both horizontally & vertically.Use a bubble level for set up..
40' speaker cables?That's a LONG run,generally you want speaker cables as short as possible.Better to use a longer run of good Pro Grade USB cable...
If you REALLY want to hear those 1C's sing add TUBES!A decent 40wpc.EL34 amp.will put you on another level with those speakers.
Is the room acoustics sorted out?You want early reflection points treated and check for room echo(walk around hands above head clapping loudly-you will hear it if it's there).Balance hard reflective surfaces with curtains,rugs & wall hangings..Also if you have a big tv in between the speakers get a good blanket to cover when listening,it will increase soundstage depth and height.
The Vandersteens are time aligned so they need to be perfectly aligned both horizontally & vertically.Use a bubble level for set up..
40' speaker cables?That's a LONG run,generally you want speaker cables as short as possible.Better to use a longer run of good Pro Grade USB cable...
If you REALLY want to hear those 1C's sing add TUBES!A decent 40wpc.EL34 amp.will put you on another level with those speakers.