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Amplifier speaker match
I probably sound like a stuck record, but...Vandersteen. A pair of 3a sigs is about $2K 
How to Hook Up Vandersteen 2W Subwoofer
@tomic601 And, at a nice price, too. 
Review: Zu Audio Mission Mk 1 Hi-Fi power cable
Lybtec is an older model. I think Zu has learned a lot since then. Though, for the price, I can't fault them. They offer good to near great quality for a reasonable price on all of their products.B 
I need some advise on a shipping disaster.
Things like speakers can get separated, sometimes. When you consider how many boxes are shipped, it is amazing that so much get to where it has to go without problem. Of course, it always seems to happen with high price items.I hope everything tur... 
Amplifier speaker match
A quick Google shows the Thiel's to bottom out at 2.3 ohms. That might wreak havoc on the Jolida. Perhaps getting a pair of Zero Autoformers would be the way to go. I would love to hear the Thiel's. Being a Vandy guy, Thiel was one of the speakers... 
How to Hook Up Vandersteen 2W Subwoofer
@mr_m I think the OP has the fixed crossovers, but used the wrong model number. 
Hum issue
Well, if moving the HDMI cable solves the problem, then why not do it?You are lucky you found the problem.B 
I need some advise on a shipping disaster.
I think both Elizabeth and jmc are correct.Though, for me, I would send back the one speaker and let the seller deal with the headache-Of course, you should receive a full refund. Audiogon, too, should be made aware of the issue.B 
Question about buyer action...
I would contact Audiogon with the information, just to be sure everything turns out as expected. 
mono block or bi-amps which would you pick?
Great move, zipost, let us know how it turns out.Bob 
Who remembers the Dahlquist DQ-10's?
@statman +1I agree with 'first bitten'- a very good descriptor.B 
SELLERS encouraged to stop accepting Paypal!!
OP, I feel your pain. Like Ozzy, I haven't had, thankfully, any bad experiences. I am surprised that Ebay sided with you and Ppal did not, since both are practically joined at the hip.I would contact Ebay again and see if they can intervene. I hav... 
How to Hook Up Vandersteen 2W Subwoofer
Your speaker/subwoofer cables don't care about line voltage.Only your connected equipment needs to be powered at the respective correct voltage.So, yes, you will be connecting both the speaker cable and the subwoofer cable to your amplifier output... 
Who remembers the Dahlquist DQ-10's?
@mr_g I, too, was at the Hotel Pennsylvania. And, I too, remember the Dahlquists. ( and, the Shahinian Obelisk's).They were outstanding.B 
How to Hook Up Vandersteen 2W Subwoofer
@OP.  You are going to need a step down transformer to bring the 220 volt current to the subs 110 configuration.The other equipment doesn't need to be included. I recall other thread on this issue, so you may want to do a search on Audiogon. If ...