gdnrbob
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| Vandersteen VLR CT @tomic601 .Great post- and spot on.@OP,I own both the VLR’s (non CT) with HSU subs-for my office, and Treo’s with 2wq’s-for my main rig.I could have gotten the VLR CT’s, but the office isn’t a place for serious listening, it just keeps my mind act... | |
| Best speakers 5k 10 k Vandy 1, 2, 3's and Treo's. And, VLR's for a bookshelf.Bob | |
| Looking for amp $1000 or under A used McCormack should fit the bill.And, you can have it upgraded by SMcAudio, if you like it.I might also consider a used Adcom 555. They were built like tanks and the sound wasn't bad at all.Bob | |
| How many of you believe in MQA? @bkepke,Nice first post and welcome to Audiogon!Also, nice system. I asked Ken Forsythe of MQA if he could compare an MQA and non-MQA file for me. He gave what I thought was a valid answer: He couldn't do this because he could not guarantee that ... | |
| Tube amp forethought If you are considering Atma Sphere, I would also ask that you consider Sound Lab speakers.Ralph holds them in high regard-which is saying something. At least, to me.Bob | |
| Tube amp forethought I hope the OP will consider Ralph's (Atma Sphere) amps. They are really wonderful pieces of equipment that in general need only to be biased (very easy) and then just work as they should. (Though if anything does happen, you are only a phone call ... | |
| Shopping in NY If you can take an Uber, go to Audioconnection in Verona, NJ.Bob | |
| Best subwoofer's for $2k/pair??? A pair of Vandy 2wq's should be under $2K.And, unlike most other brands, they are built like tanks.You need to buy the external crossovers, which, once you settle on the proper impedance, are around $200 for fixed values.The best part of the Vandy... | |
| Tube amp mono block recomendations A +1 for Atma Sphere amps.B | |
| Vandersteen Kento Specs Released @ctsooner , are you going to be there?It would be nice to see you again.Also, with the base on the Kento (and the other Vandy's), does Mr. V. think that adding an additional marble base makes any difference?BTW, how did your marble bases do?Bob | |
| RCA to XLR - How bad are the current crop of adapters ? Only Jensen for me.Bob | |
| What Class D amps will drive a 2 ohm load @georgehifi , Can you just drop down the level of sarcasm and argumentativeness a couple of notches?Bob | |
| Separate Dac, and what kind? The Node does pass through MQA, but only a partial unfolding.B | |
| Sonus Faber peeling leather That last pic was pretty bad. If the dealer is having Sonus Faber replace the leather, I would not be concerned-Especially, if they can insure the rest of the speaker is working as it should. If an outside party is doing the work, I might be incli... | |
| A21 vs McCormack? @cheeg, For the money, I would get an Ayre Codex for a DAC.Used, they are just a bit above $1K these days.Or, a Schiit Gungnir or Yggy.Both companies offer upgrades, and have very detailed sound, in my humble opinion.Also, if you can ever score a ... |