I've heard both and like both speakers, but they have very different sounds. The VR-1 is efficient, lean, and detailed. The Paradigm has a more full, yet balanced sound. So for the Rotel equipment, I would lean more toward the Paradigms. If you had a warm amp, such as a Dynaco ST-70 or something similar, or if you had a low-powered (10-20W) amp, then the VR-1 would be at the top of my list.
It depends partly on the sound that you want and partly (as stated previously) on the associated electronics.
Michael
It depends partly on the sound that you want and partly (as stated previously) on the associated electronics.
Michael