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Looking to hear new systems in New Jersey
Not sure what you are looking for. Don't want clubs and don't want a dealer. Just guys to go listen to their systems? 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Funny Matt, as I've been thinking about changing my outlet since the builders outlet is not working properly...surprise surprise! So this 200 doohickey does the job huh? lol...I'd really have to hear it to believe it. Not saying it doesn't though... 
Goertz still the choice with Vandersteen?
Guys, thanks for clarification. THe conversations I have with this guy are always above my level, but I understand the gist of it. I'll try to be more careful in the future when posting, but I'm glad some of you folks kind of knew what I was tryin... 
Holy Cow. My Vandersteen Treo's sound like new..
Thanks Johnny. The CT upgrades to me are not subtle. The Treo that I am now going to sell is incredible but I have to have the Quattro CT as its in a different league. I have more experience with the 5 CT and 7's than I do the Quattro but have lov... 
Holy Cow. My Vandersteen Treo's sound like new..
I really feel that most audiophiles forget the preamp and amp. I really feel that folks think that going direct from digital sounds better than going through a good pre and personally, when you have a strong pre it usually sounds better. Most digi... 
Holy Cow. My Vandersteen Treo's sound like new..
Thanks Oros. I have always lusted after the 7's, lol. I will never be able to get those, but the Quatro's are a true entry into what the powered subs can do for any room. 
Goertz still the choice with Vandersteen?
Bomb, yes the conversation lasted an hour at least. I don't think I said more than ten words during the whole conversation. I know that he was talking about being able to take four measurements that are basic physics. I'm sure that you know what t... 
AESTHETIX CALYPSO / RHEA AMP SUGGESTIONS
I'd go with the Atlas in a heartbeat. I never worry about watts as it's just a measurement. Get the right sounding amp. The Atlas or Ayre's etc... should be able drive nearly anything you can throw at it. I've heard the Ayre mono blocks drive spea... 
Goertz still the choice with Vandersteen?
AQ is one of the most neutral out there and that's what a properly built and designed speaker needs. Vandersteen's fit that bill (as do others). In speaking with an audio engineer/designer, he said that he's had many of the top named cables on his... 
Looking to hear new systems in New Jersey
Thanks for the reply Thaler. I've heard systems that are set up like this and for the most part I'm still on the fence. I've heard them loose a bit of life at times. Similar to what I've heard with some (named and expensive) power cables/boxes. If... 
Looking to hear new systems in New Jersey
Thafler, I don't understand what you are trying to say. What is professional calibration? I know what it is for video as I have it done to all my sets for all inputs, but audio? I must be missing something here. If you are talking about programs t... 
Goertz still the choice with Vandersteen?
Yup, listen to Johnny. He's the best in the country, other than Mr Vandersteen in setting them up. He sells the AQ's with them because he knows how neutral they are and how great they sound together. All of us who own the Vandy's have posted about... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Cool. thanks for sharing Matt. 
Looking to hear new systems in New Jersey
Also Johnny Rutan (who posts here often) in Verona will take plenty of time and listen to what you want to listen to. He's become my favorite dealer by far and I've been to over 50 stores around the country in the last couple of years. The society... 
Vandersteen Quatro CT
I also fee it depends on what else you are running. The thing is that like with many things you don't miss it until it's gone. I heard the treo CT at audio Connection and they blew me away with larger stage and much better imaging. I heard it with...