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5A Vandersteen
What's deal with non-aluminum tweetered Vandys? 
Demo'd a few sets of speakers over the past 2 weeks...
Also, holy moly! Look at the deal over at the listings site: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9f16f-vandersteen-3a-signature-with-two-2wq-subwoofers-full-range  
Demo'd a few sets of speakers over the past 2 weeks...
Yeah, I think I may need to give the Maggies another try. It seems they may not sound very well with too weak an amp. The one I listened to was a tube amp at only 40 watts/channel. I think you need around 200 watts per channel if not mistaken. Dea... 
Demo'd a few sets of speakers over the past 2 weeks...
I'm also wondering if one of the main reasons I really like my Vandies is that they are time and phase correct. I don't think any of the other speakers I demo'd are. I think I might need to try a pair of Thiels to test that theory...any recommenda... 
Demo'd a few sets of speakers over the past 2 weeks...
Those 5a's look mighty tempting, even though likely a great deal at $7500 they are still above my pay grade. They have always been on my speaker bucket list and I hope to hear them one day. I have a feeling I would be blown away by them.My underst... 
Demo'd a few sets of speakers over the past 2 weeks...
LS50s are very cool speakers. I want a pair bad! Just not for my my main system. I’ve discovered about myself that I need to have full low end bass with room filling sound without strain. So that means a good size floor stander.Been wanting to hea... 
5A Vandersteen
What's the best deal anyone's seen on used model 5As? Possible under 5K? 
Best phono player for newbie with good 2 ch system
Fluance has a good table near the $500 mark else would absolutely get the Technics 1200GR.Keep in mind that the Schiit Sol turntable will be out within 2 months or so (lots of folks eagerly awaiting this) and should be around $600. So, may want to... 
Best phono player for newbie with good 2 ch system
+1 on the Nagaoka! 
Schiit Freya plus. Is this an upgrade?
They finally have pics of the internals on the schiit.com website. Lots of empty space in the Freya S compared to the + 
Bookshelf Recommendations
Heard the RP600M today. You know what, I was pleasantly surprised. They cast a huge sound stage and are way more musical than I ever remember Klipsch being. However, even with the toned down trebled  (Klipsch has stated they've modified the top en... 
Schiit Freya plus. Is this an upgrade?
Freya+ looks amazing... 
Used vs New vs Vintage vs Floorstanding vs Bookshelf vs ..... OMG!
+1 for the DIs. I think you should get them and then report back 
I'm putting to rest worrying about sibilance
+1^ 
Vandersteen VLR CT
Looks REALLY nice John *Drool*