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| Best Speakers with a DNA-1? Also remember that buying the most recent issue of the Vandersteen line is best, as Mr. V. constantly upgrades models as they are produced.B | |
| Best Speakers with a DNA-1? Steve McCormack still upgrades the McCormack line. In fact, if you can find a broken DNA, he will upgrade it to your specs at a very reasonable price.He made my DNA-1 monoblocks last year. They sound superb.Regarding the Vandies, I suggest contact... | |
| Fix for Bluesound Node 2 and Powernode 2 wireless connection and drop-out problems... I went with a Netgear wireless transformer that allowed me to use a 5ghz connection instead of 2.5. Much less traffic on that band and no signal dropouts.\B | |
| Rythmik subwoofer Maggies also do well with Vandersteen subs. They are a bit more, but integrate well and are built like tanks. My 2w's must be almost 30 years old and still work.B | |
| Upgraded to Tidal today @whitestix ,Now isn't it nice not to have to get up and change the record?Just kidding...In any case, Tidal does offer HQ sound, but I feel their catalog inferior to Spotify. Unfortunately, Spotify isn't offering HQ streaming. It isn't bad, but ju... | |
| Bi Wiring for speakers question Yes, you have the connection pattern correct.And, yes, it does make a difference. Richard Vandersteen makes his floorstanders with biwire connections. Essentially, you are directly providing a signal to the upper range drivers separately from the ... | |
| How much difference between new/refurbished amps and amps that need more than a tuneup? With time, any amp design will be altered as new or better parts are introduced. And as Stereo 5 points out, your 2550 is much older. Whether it needs new caps or repair, I don't know, but I would bet that the newer amp has upgraded parts that wil... | |
| Vandersteen 2Wq subwoofers with M5-HP crossovers - help needed @mr_m , We aren't putting words in you mouth/text in your post.We just recognize Mr. V's personality.B | |
| bmr philharmonic I just looked at the website and see no physical address or telephone, so I would be a bit concerned to send money. | |
| Stereo Subwoofer Pairing That would be a question best answered by REL.B | |
| Tube Amp Questions I, too, am new to tubes. I went with Atma-Sphere, and am super happy with my choice. The ARC is no slouch and would probably sound better with a better amp (tube or SS). IMHO.I would PM Ralph Karsten (atmasphere) and get his opinion/knowledge.Bob | |
| Magnepan 20.7's & Tube Amp @bluesy,Ralph (atmasphere) knows what he is writing about. And, though you are enjoying the sound from your system as it is, I would invite you to try using a short cable and see if you still feel the same.Bob | |
| Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo I went with a pair of Atma-Sphere MA-1's and MP-3 for my Treo's and couldn't be happier. In fact, it is my reference system. I never had tubes before, and this combo is certainly ̶o̶n̶e̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶f̶i̶n̶e̶s̶t̶ , no the best I have ever heard... | |
| Vandersteen 2Wq subwoofers with M5-HP crossovers - help needed @bondmanp When Johnny said to measure the voltage, he meant at the main amplifier not the sub.And, yes, the settings for the M5 should be from the list on Vandersteen's website and not the crossover box. Those, as hifiman pointed out are for the Q... | |
| Vandersteen 2Wq subwoofers with M5-HP crossovers - help needed +1 hifiman.If you find the bass lacking, just move down a step. The M5-HP settings list is on the Vandersteen site.And, you can always call Johnny Rutan at audioconnection. He is only second to Mr. V himself.B |