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Vandersteen 2CE sig II first run or current?....

I am interested in purchasing a pair of vandersteen model 2CE sig II speakers, but am I curious to know if there is a difference in sound quality between the first run (about 4years ago) model 2 sig and the current one. Its no surprise that Richard Vandersteen make minor changes to his speakers without publicizing it. Also, I remember when the new 2 sig came out its midrange did not blend very well with the rest of the speaker, so basically I would like to know if it now sounds better?

Thanks,
matt00

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wolf_garcia
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Years ago I sent my beloved 1Bs to Vandy to have the Damn Cat damaged covers re-done…called and asked if they could simply upgrade 'em somehow…Sir Richard got on the phone and read me the riot act, so to speak. How dare I minimize the completely redesigned crossover and drivers (who knew?) by suggesting a simple upgrade!…I quickly relented and sheepishly waited for my 1Bs return and sold 'em immediately from fear of future cat damage…the end. 
wolf_garcia
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By the way, my conversation with R Vandy is something I treasure as a fond and to me somewhat hilarious memory. Passion and enthusiasm about what you do is far cooler than otherwise, and that experience made me an even bigger fan…besides…he was 100% correct and appropriate in his response. 
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