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Which integrated amp would you pick?
Thanks joey54.  Your input certainly helps.  My sights are set on the Belles Aria with Vandersteen Treo.  How did it best the other integrateds in your experience?  What were your thoughts on it with the Vandersteen?Appreciate any insight.  Regard... 
Wes Phillps has passed away
RIP Wes.  One of my favorite reviewers.  Met him at HiFi '99 in Chicago at the Palmer House.  So right Bill!  Regards........ 
Vandersteen Treo vs 3A Sig as upgrade
Ok, will call you.  Be good to finally meet you if you make it west in Oct.Will keep you posted hifiman.  You two take care and have a good week.regards........ 
Vandersteen Treo vs 3A Sig as upgrade
Thanks Ctsooner.....yes, if I were to purchase either new then I think it would be a no brainier , but a mint used pair of the metal dome would sure put a smile on my face at this point.  As John said, I can always trade them in for the CT version... 
Vandersteen Treo vs 3A Sig as upgrade
Hi hifiman.....thanks much for your advice/insight.  That's my decision now, to purchase a pair of Treos with the metal dome at a good price or save more and opt for the CT.  The metal dome Treos are a mint pair of trade ins in a color I really li... 
Vandersteen Treo vs 3A Sig as upgrade
@hifiman5 ......thanks much for the advice.  After many trials and errors, Vandersteen is where I'm heading.  I think lots of it has to do with the first order crossover, etc.. ( prior Thiel owner ).  Also, I like Richards approach to design.  It ... 
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
Try some Tannoy DC8.  Great bass, coherent, lively and good speed.  Good luck. 
Vandersteen Treo vs 3A Sig as upgrade
You know me, bought your Music Hall. Lol.  PM me if you'd like.  Spoke with John.....finally have a plan.  Take care! 
Vandersteen Treo vs 3A Sig as upgrade
Thanks much John......really appreciate your insight.  Regards..... 
Vandersteen Treo vs 3A Sig as upgrade
I'm considering buying Vandersteen Treos.  What is the difference between the two tweeters?  I know it's going to be subjective, but I'm at least trying to get an idea.  Please advise based on your experiences either in home or at a dealer.Thanks ... 
Which integrated amp would you pick?
Belles Aria, Simaudio 600i and Blue Circle 022i 
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Oh.....and Lynyrd Skynyrd...... 
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Merlin VSM MXr vs Thiel 2.4 vs Dynaudio C1
Yet another +vote for Thiel.  Been chasing my tail ever since I sold my cs2 2.  Think I'll try and locate some cs2.7 and get off this "audiophool carousel". 
David Belles / Power Modules Inc.
@audioconnection John, the Aria has caught my attention.  How would you say it compares to the Ayre 7xe integrated?  For example, with Vandersteen?  Does the Aria use less feedback than the Soloist 1?  Aria a good fit with Treo?As always, thanks.....