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| Best speakers for max. $3000? https://www.vandersteen.com/products/model-2ce-signature-ii if it's a PA system or a 2-way paint job you want to pay for then look elsewhere. If you are trying to enjoy the musicians' character and intended efforts true to the recorded Venue or... | |
| ARC Ref 5se better than ML #28? Yes,I think so.From a sophisticated standpoint, the ARC is a bit more human and natural with the support that is top shelf. Of course, you may be sentimentally attached. Perhaps you need some courage But you will have to be the horse that drinks t... | |
| B&K 125.2 Amp vs. Belles 150A (original) Yes, I like the B&K as well its a good amp.The Belles will allow you to forget good and help you escape into the feeling that your on another level.Pairing with the Vandersteen's properly set up should bring a newfound level of satisfaction. ... | |
| Forced into Near Field Listening - which ProAc stand mount? The ProacTabette 10 series is sealed and able to be used very close to the wall behind it.This allows for a great power response, it's a very inert tight cabinet with lighter faster drivers that will also seem clearer while meeting your lower volu... | |
| B&K 125.2 Amp vs. Belles 150A (original) The main reason I would suggest the Belles amp for me it sounds less like a stereo and more like music or what’s supposed to happen with engagement into the music. The Belles gets along with many preamps, tube units included most likely because of... | |
| Forced into Near Field Listening - which ProAc stand mount? What is your total room sizeFloor Cement underneath?or basement underneath? Best JohhnnyR | |
| Amp recommendation for Vandersteen Treo CT Thanks for the reply.Let the Luxman run in and see if the pairing plays music for you. (((The dealer I bought my Vandersteen suggested Aesthetix Mimas.)))(((He had one but then he sold the last one. )))Could it be it was time to start to wait for ... | |
| Amp recommendation for Vandersteen Treo CT If Vandersteen goes out of his way at his seminar gatherings to suggest great performance can be had with zero or lowest feedback type design amps.Just wondering what was the driving reason behind your choices above? Best JohnnyR | |
| BELLES VIRTUOSO INTEGRATED UPDATE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSyZuSyO76M The Belles Virtuoso dual-mono power amp is here playing music along with the Virtuoso Preamp at Audio Connection NJ. The Virtuoso is a healthy match for many speakers B&Ws, Magnepans, Vandersteen's,... | |
| BELLES 250i INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSyZuSyO76M The Belles Virtuoso dual-mono power amp is here playing music along with the Virtuoso Preamp at Audio Connection NJ.The Virtuoso is a healthy match for many speakers B&Ws, Magnepans, Vandersteen's, T... | |
| Replacement for Vandersteen 2ce (((((replacement speakers for my Older Vandersteen 2ce speakers. )))Before you jump ship. It sounds like you could have an improper tilt back in your set up to be complaining of that area amongst other things. Glad to see you are enjoying your new... | |
| Speaker Recommendations - from Vandersteen 5As I would also bring in those homebrew non-battery bias hi-pass units for comparison they may also be a part of your shortcomings.The5As being more revealing may also be showing their lack of clarity and transparency or dip switch settings needing a... | |
| My Cary amp - the story of a hum and a bug (((Sounds more like a ground loop issue.))) FYI its not a ground loop....This particular amp and MBs have had known design issues.His problem is Cary wants it back to fix and because he is far away this is difficult with shipping costs and all inv... | |
| Speaker Recommendations - from Vandersteen 5As Hi Peter Big KidzHope you are doing well........1 How did you assess and confirm the High pass setting for the 100 HZ minus 3db down point?2 Did you ever read the manual and perform proper tilt-back from your chairs ear height and distance in inch... | |
| Proac 2.5 Response tweeter upgrade with Ribbon Tweeter? (((If you don't have a huge 3d soundstage with the D48r something else is wrong))Yes in total agreement. They play music without ringing artifacts.To some folks, ringing offers a short term wow factor. Best JohnnyR |