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McCormack .5 with Vandersteen 2CI
I'm using a Belles 150A Hot Rod with Vandersteen 2ce Sig2'smated with Audible Illusions 3B preamp. Great senergy. The Belles with a tube preamp is a great combination with Steens. 
Best Live Album Ever...
David Gilmour, "Live in Gdansk" disc 2. 
Amp for Vandersteens 2ce sig 2's
Recently puchased used Belles 150A Hot Rod from Audiogon.It's really my first soild state amp as I have several tubeamps. The match with the Audible Illusions 3B is awesome.Makes me wonder what the Belles 150A Reference sounds like?I do like tubes... 
Vandersteen 2CE Sig II New vs. the older 2CE SigII
Silver 70's with the Vandersteens are a great match. I'm using the older Silver 60's which have plenty of drive as they use the V4 transformers. 
Are there any albums you consider perfect?
Perfect albums are rare.Kind Of Blue. Miles DavisDark Side Of The Moon. Pink FloydKid A. Radiohead 
Vandersteen 2CE Sig II New vs. the older 2CE SigII
The price increased to $2395. When the new midrange driver was installed. The earlier $2195.pair price had the Sig 3a midrange. I bought my pair just before the newer version but could not be happier with this version. I owned the older 1986 serie... 
Belles 150A Hot Rod with Audible Illusions preamp
Amplifier up-date. Picked up a 2007 Belles 150A Hot Rod in perfect condition. The matching with the Audible 3B preamp is awesome with the Vandersteen speakers. Very happy. 
Vandersteen 2CE Sig II New vs. the older 2CE SigII
John at Audio Connection would know. I'm enjoying my olderSigII's even if they are only 5 months old. These speakers might be my last loud speaker purchase. 
Vandersteen 2Ce Signature vs 3A
The newer 2Ce Sig 2's have the same mid/tweeter as the 3A Sig and model 5's in a smaller package. Prices on these models just increased. You could try the 2WQ sub but the newer 2's have decent bass.It's a catch 22 question. You will also need a la... 
Amp for Vandersteens 2ce sig 2's
Samhar,Used or new up to 3,500... 
Belles 150A Hot Rod with Audible Illusions preamp
Thank you all for responding to this post. Have yet to hear from any Belles owners? 
Belles 150A Hot Rod with Audible Illusions preamp
Jebe1,The M3B comes with the 6H23eb tubes. They are not cheap and a very good match for long life. I've only read great things about the now discontinued DNA-0.5 and that Richard Vandersteen used McCormack in his system set-ups years ago...Also ni... 
Pre/Amp/Int for Vandersteen 2ce Sig II for +/-$3k
Audible Illusions preamps with Quicksilver amps make a great combo with Vandersteen 2Ce Sig 2's. 
Audio Research SP-8 or Quicksilver Full Function ?
Sorry question was for CT0517, regarding the difference between SP-8 and the Audible Illusions.Regards 
Audio Research SP-8 or Quicksilver Full Function ?
Hifigeek,How would you compare the SP8/SP6B to your Audible Illusions? Could help but ask....