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Vandersteen 5A or Sonus Faber Stradivari Homage

I am trying to decide between the Vandersteen 5A and the SF Stradivari. I have been into this CRAZY hobby for about 25 years and have owned speakers such as the Revel Studio V1, SF Cremona M and currently own Magnepan 3.7s with Vandersteen 2WQ subs. I listen to a variety of music, but mostly Rock and Pop music. I love a warmer sound to handle the poorly recorded Rock and I enjoy being able to listen fairly loud at times. Of the above I have owned, the SF Cremona were the best all rounders. The maggies although very good bloat at higher volumes. I should mention I use Levinson Mono blocks and Bryston processor. Any help is appreciated. Thanks
troyseaward

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audioconnection
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Go head and call
audioconnection
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Hello Troyseaward
Did you purchase used Five As?
Did you insert the High Pass units?
How did you determine the proper dip switch settings for x 5 High pass?
Open up and check the date on the batteries to make sure they are good.
Laser check tilt.
Did you spike the speakers?
Are the cones tight.
Cheers JohnnyR Vandy dealer
audioconnection
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(((Batteries were changed 2 months ago speakers 5 years old))
Were the Inside the speakers3 9volt X over batteries in each speaker done also?
You will need a voltage meter to confirm you have the dip switches set correctly as in the manual. track 27 1 v ac
trk 30 .707 confirm
Only after that can you begin to get the target numbers to set your in room compensation properly.
You can call me at 973-239-1799
JohnnyR
audioconnection
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Troy call me so we can find out what's up with the pre owned speakers you
Bought nine seven three two three nine one seven nine nine
You obviously have a problem johnnyr
audioconnection
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Troy
973 239 1799
Holy Cow
Ya studerin prika ya
audioconnection
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Fine or Call me ASAP
Cheers John
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