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Vandersteen 2Wq subwoofers with M5-HP crossovers - help needed
Sounds like 10 K should work but confirm it . If you go to Vandersteen website under resources download the Vandertones make a CD or file turn preamp volume down.  track 27 is 1000 hz track 31 is 80 HZ  get a Voltmeter set to AC Volts looks like a... 
Vandie .7 vs Maggie .7
Otto, Ill take that bet, strongly agree with Tomic on this one. Get an 8 Ft DBS AudioQuest Go Four about 5 bills new as wellAfter 4 days run in it should easily outperform what you have now, the other Shiet as well, and save your postage. Best, Jo... 
Still looking for speakers in the 10-20,000 range
((((My amp is Audio Research, tubes, about 130 watts/channel.  I believe this is enough power for both the KEF Reference 3 and 5.  At least one person has told me that the 5 actually doesn't sound as good as the 3-- that despite more bass it sound... 
Belles Greatest Integrated ever! The Virtuoso
((((The gear used was an Audible Illusion’s Modulus 3A preamp, an Ayre amplifier)))Audiodozen Thanks for your well-intended observations above.I know you are fond of this new nice speaker and I am sure it is fine designthat I would love to also he... 
Is my Amp OK?
(((There is no gain mismatch between the DAC and the power amp (both red book standard).))) I get that but gain is just a number.Like I said can the OP try to borrow a decent late model Rotel  P R E amp its the thing with Volume control that norma... 
Speakers costing range of 2500-3500 per pair
Helomechi agree the ones may be a great choice . One day we delivered a pair of Vandersteen 3 a sigs their full range ability Multi enclosure 86 DB SPl the fellow had an 80 watt Dennonand I said man this is gonna suckmuch to my surprise playing En... 
Speakers costing range of 2500-3500 per pair
Is Hi-efficiency majoring on the minors?Okay but be careful what you wish for Less fatiguing? nice but can also mean a pulled down in the midrange response later feeling bored with the music.Many folks interpretation on efficiency with 90 db and a... 
Is my Amp OK?
Can you try a Rotel Pre amp for better coherent matching? 
Is my Amp OK?
Have you ever tried a real preamp with it?? 
5-10k budget... so many choices
(((I am completely taken back by your continued mention of Raidho speakers being “bright” or too detailed. They have perhaps the most magical tweeter on the planet. I haven’t ONCE heard them sound bright or fatiguing in any way.)))I think what he ... 
Is my Amp OK?
Hello Thy name What is your pre amp? Best JohnnyR 
Vandie .7 vs Maggie .7
Otto Make sure you Compare Audioquest Optical and other interconnects like AQ Vulcan and AQ Go Four w DBS all the way through for best coherence.With the Coax drivers try 24 inches first and then pu some books on blocks to and raise to 30 inches t... 
Proac D48R
((((I was wondering how you have positioned your ProAcs?))With almost a square room why not try an asymmetrical approach.This is where you sit in almost the back corner and stare straight ahead into the front corner than each speaker goes up each ... 
Belles Greatest Integrated ever! The Virtuoso
(((Mr M Wrong designer Moscode was a different fellow initials GK and I agree with you)))Many years back I was selling Apogee Divas Calipers and DuettasJason Bloom Apogees pres walks in and said Rutan I like you and I’m glad we’re doing business. ... 
Vandie .7 vs Maggie .7
Otto,When the time comes for a 2WQ the Cool thing with your NAD is it already has Preamp out and main inEasy to work with a Vandy 2WQ Sub and maintain phase and time correct and full range operation.The bass transition w/ VLRs and or any Vandies i...