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Speaker Recommendations - from Vandersteen 5As
hope you guys have a fun time.   
Paradigm Persona series
AT, you are very wrong about VAndy guys not liking some of the Rockport speakers.  I've heard the Personas many many times with great gear.  They are tipped up on the high end and even dealers who sell many have said the same.  That's the sound th... 
Paradigm Persona series
Bottom line is that it's still all a system and needs to be chosen as a system.  Regardless if you chose a speaker or source first, you need to set a legit budget and figure out where to spend it.  I have spent a lot of time with a few high end ma... 
Disappointed w/ Klipsch Heresy III. Now what?
I remember getting to meet him when I was a ;little kid.  He was bigger than life.  I think it was Phase Linear or Crown electronics.  the dealer in town carried them and I fell in love with the whole line. lol.. 
Got to visit Audio Alternatives
Thanks Brad.  I have yet to go to a show in my life, lol.  So excited about the Kento as I've heard about it for so long.  I'm sure it's amazing.   
Vandersteen Treo CT
Very cool.  Yes, they are amazing speakers. I still love my old Treo's that Bob loves, lol....that Mimas will be killer with it.  That or the new 8 series gear by Ayre play so well with that speaker.  Johnny will be able to help you for sure.  Kee... 
Disappointed w/ Klipsch Heresy III. Now what?
it's fine for a moderate speaker.  Ton's of great choices in that range.  Horns are going to have a specific sound in the midrange.  Many of us aren't in love with that, but many don't mind it or even feel it's good.  Personal preferences, but eve... 
Paradigm Persona series
Steve, this is one reason why we should rely on brick and mortar guys.  Even guys who sell out of their homes, like AT does.  It's important that we know what goes good together.  Most folks listen blindly to what folks tell them and chase their t... 
Paradigm Persona series
I love the Belles stuff.  For SS gear Belles is at a great price point and punch high.  Aesthetix gear is like that too in the Tube range (that new integrated is a game changer for tube gear in that price range).  The new Ayre 8 Series stuff is ju... 
Vandersteen's new affordable mono blocks at the CES 18
I personally find the Pass amps a bit warm.  Again, that's my ear as well as a few I listen with.  That's great on so many high end speakers as many are tipped up on top and or forward in the midrange.  The amps are made for the speakers and are a... 
got to visit Ayre yesterday
Maybe close to the boarder, lol...ha.....:).   
Vandersteen's new affordable mono blocks at the CES 18
Ok, I have a moment. I have not had enough time to listen vs other amps.  I do know that those who have auditioned them love them.  They are voiced for the speaker.  It's Richards way of basically making a fully active system.  Teh amp itself soun... 
got to visit Ayre yesterday
Bryston is Canadian ;). lol...nice stuff though.  There are a ton of US companies.  Krell, Mark L are just two more electronic companies. 
Got to visit Audio Alternatives
I've been blessed in my life to meet so many great dealers and manufacturers.  I have a few who stand out for various reasons, but mostly because they are good people who want to share with others.  It doesn't matter what they sell, it's about edu... 
Vandersteen's new affordable mono blocks at the CES 18
Thanks for asking.  No time to answer right now, but I will in a few.