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| Vandersteen users: How low can you go with tubes At low to medium volumes, any of the amps will do fine as for power. The only caveat to tube amplification is you want to check and make sure the Vandersteen's low end sounds suitable using the amp you select. Sometimes, the low end can sound bloa... | |
| Need help w/ Audible Illusions M3A I'm running a L-1 with a 4-ch Theta Dreadnaught biamping a pair of Vandersteen 3A Sigs. I use a Meridian 508-24 for CD sources. | |
| Need help w/ Audible Illusions M3A Marakanetz, Everyone is certainly entitled to there opinion. After dealing with audio for over 35 years, I have found that a lot of components just present a different presentation. Better is in the ears of the listener. The M3A is capable of outs... | |
| Need help w/ Audible Illusions M3A The M3A has an excellent phono section. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Is it the best, no. Is it good enough to build around for an excellent analogue system, darn straight. Your hiss is the tube in the channel making noise. AI has had some ... | |
| Vandy 2CE S or Gershman's Cameleon: High-End Spks? I agree with the above. The Vandersteen's are untouchable in their price range for what they offer. They actually have very high resolution and what is exceptional bass for the money. They are sensitive to setup but once its right---well it's just... | |
| Theta Dreadnaught vs. Earthquake Cinenova? Vandersteen's and the Theta Dreadnaught form one of those sought out synergy's. Vandersteen's do sound wonderful with the Theta. I currently use one (4-ch x 200w) driving my 3A Sigs in a biamp. I just can't imagine hardly any amps that I think wou... | |
| Aragon 4004 mk2 vs Adcom 555 mk2 I second the opinion having owned both. The Aragon hands down. Better build and a lot more powerful sounding. | |
| Krell KSA 150 for Vandy 3A Signatures? Should work fine. Krell and Levinson amps, from what I've heard work well. The krell should have the grunt the Vandersteen's require. A lot of people match these speakers with lesser electronics, which is a mistake. You will be rewarded for the be... | |
| How much Power do speakers really use ??????? At modest levels, you will only average a few watts. However, those peaks can get up there. If you crank the volume a little and average maybe 10-15 watts(or are using inefficient speakers), the peaks are in the 200+ range. If the amp can't delive... | |
| Time coherence - how important and what speakers? Roy, I certainly agree that all reflections are not removed from the Vandersteen's minimal baffle designs. However, it is much better to attempt a solution that helps minimize these reflections than the way a lot of designers have basically ignore... | |
| Amps to drive Vandy 3A signatures I second the McCormack's. I used a pair in a vertical biamp with great success with these speakers. You have to go a ways to beat them for the money. Even the non-deluxe versions are good. You can upgrade through SMac later as mentioned above. The... | |
| Time coherence - how important and what speakers? There is NO port on the Vandersteen 2,3 and 5 series speakers. They are not claimed to be trasmission lines in literature or anywhere else. They have an 8" woofer and a 10" driver (operates below 35hz) in a SEALED enclosure. The 10" driver is acti... | |
| Looking for Tube Preamp with Phono and Headphone The Audible Illusions M3A is an excellent preamp with phono and headphone out. You can look up reviews in the Stereophile archives. It was rated class "A" for a long time. The headphone output is one of the best along with the phono stage. | |
| Vandersteen 2Wq corner placement? I think it will be kinda tough to get a single sub in the corner to integrate properly. The only way to know is try it. No two rooms are alike. It really needs to be between the speakers on the same plain. I think you will get a little bit of dire... | |
| How do you use subwoofer phase control ? Sounds like the crossover isn't where it is suppose to be. Try changing it up or down and see if you get a difference. |