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Choice of Vandersteen models
My brother took me to Casa Guadalahara, if only I knew Stereo Unlimited was a few blocks away...B 
Can I hook up a DCS Puccini player/preamplifier directly to an ARC GS150 ampilifier?
Even Paul McGowen prefers a preamp-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh27E7YKN9sBut, if Almarg says it is doable, then give it a try. B 
Best subwoofer below 40Hz for Magnepan .7?
+1drumsgreg,Even a pair of 2w's will work wonders. And, they are built like tanks. Even my ancient pair of 2w's work as the should after 20+ years.B 
Choice of Vandersteen models
I think the upgrade program is for original owners, but going through someone like John Rutan at Audioconnection might grease the wheels...As for your original question,It depends upon how large your room is. I own the Treo’s (non CT), and they wo... 
Best Speakers with a DNA-1?
+1 ctsooner, I bought yours.I'd say that the prices you quote would be for the CT model, and those are as rare as hen's teeth. If earlier comments are true, the old 2Cs are ‘magical’ — how much more magical can they get? As has been said before,... 
Why does my system now have shrill top end.
Heehee... 
Need some Speakers with sensitivity >90db
Even at 87db, it isn't that bad. Vandersteen usually makes easy to drive speakers that may not be 90+db, but will not make an amp go into convulsions. If you add one or two of his subs, then your amp will have even more leeway.B  
Speaker Upgrade
I bet you like them.B 
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Thanks, George.Nice to know it is recognized.B 
Looking for vintage Quad ESL's - or my wife thinks a "shrink" becase she says I'm crazy!
@peter_s ,Can you provide any description of what the Townshend Supertweeter does to the overall sound? I've always been curious.B 
Looking for vintage Quad ESL's - or my wife thinks a "shrink" becase she says I'm crazy!
Haha...Well, said.B 
Need some Speakers with sensitivity >90db
Hmm, I didn't know the Vandy 1's were that efficient...B 
Bi Wiring for speakers question
There 'ya go...B 
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If they did, you might be too noisy. 
Best Speakers with a DNA-1?
Whoops, sorry for hijacking the thread..I, too, would like to know if you have auditioned any speakers.B