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New CD player or DAC
Thanks for the reply. It is my understanding that the DVD or CDP is only used as a transport with a DAC if the coax is used, it will then by pass the adc & op amps in the DVD/CDP? So it really shouldn't matter what you use for a transport so l... 
What determines speaker distance?
The formula doesn't work well in my room b/c the speakers would then be in the middle of the room, not too wife friendly. The 7-9 feet seems a little more then where I am now. I think they are around 6'6" center to center, the soundstage improves ... 
No image from Vandersteen 2ci sigs?
I've moved them in about one foot & the image is much better but still not where I would like it to be. Yes, tubegroover my issue is with placement not amplification. I have the CJ as well as a McCormack DNA-1, both of these should get me wher... 
No image from Vandersteen 2ci sigs?
I know it's not the speakers & is all the room. I really don't want to get rid of them but don't know where else to place them. The backs of the speakers are about 6 inches in front of the entertainment center, I can still move them forward a ... 
No image from Vandersteen 2ci sigs?
That's exactly what I'm afraid of, I really like the sound but realize that may be my only choice. 
No image from Vandersteen 2ci sigs?
The room is 14'x16'7' with a flat ceiling. The entertainment center is between the speakers. There is no other furniture in front of or around the speakers. One speaker is within 9 inches of a glass/wood french door. There is no possible way to ha... 
Need monitors with a BIG sound
She seems to be willing to leave them for a little but really wants me to move them into position when I listen to them. Sorry but they are a "little" heavy to be dragging around the carpet ;) Thanks for all the great suggestions so far! 
Need monitors with a BIG sound
She is pretty flexible but does not like the fact that the speakers are in the middle of the room as she puts it ;) A smaller set or at least something that can be placed closer to the wall will keep her happy. 
Need monitors with a BIG sound
I was looking into the Swallows, my local dealer is "supposed" to sell Meadowlark but has none in stock?? I think he's getting out of the market. I've wanted to hear all the Meadowlark speakers, they look to be a nice design with a small footprint. 
Need monitors with a BIG sound
Sorry my buget is around $1000.00 preferably used. 
Vandy 2ce vs. 2ci
I really appreciate all the help 
Vandy 2ce vs. 2ci
Bigtee-What would you recomend then for "rock" speakers in the under $1000.00 range new or used? What about PSB's? or some of the newer speakers on Stereophiles under $1,000 list? The Athena towers were raved about but I can't hear one first so I'... 
Vandy 2ce vs. 2ci
What is the sonic diference? My main concern is that I may not be "as" pleased with the older as I would if I purchased a new sig.