gdnrbob
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| D'Agostino vs. Ayre @OP,The Zero Autoformers would have compensated for the low impedance of the speakers. I know Ralph recommends them for older Maggie's which have the same characteristics.Though my Vandy Treo's are fairly easy to drive, I bought a pair of Zero's t... | |
| The latest and greatest Few companies survive on the merit of their designs Well, Vandersteen is one of the exceptions.The Model 2 is still in production. Had I not heard it in the '80's, I wouldn't have bought my Treo's.B | |
| What are the best loudspeakers under $4000 to re-create lifelike piano A lot will depend upon the equipment driving your speakers.For me, a pair of Vandersteen Treo's with 2wq subs paired with Atma-Sphere amp and pre made for a very sweet combination.(Using an Ayre Codex and streaming Spotify, mostly).Full, clear, de... | |
| D'Agostino vs. Ayre @tomic601 Well, you aren't the only one. That is how I got a pair of MX-R's.I can't help but wonder if the OP had used a set of Zero Autoformers with the Atma amps, he might have not made a switch...In any case, I am glad he enjoys the D'Agostino ... | |
| Vandersteen Treo Speaker Cable Suggestions I was initially going to buy the CastleRock's, but Johnny said the GO-4 would be just as good.I really hate spending more on cables than I possibly can.@audionoobie, The GO-4's are relatively inexpensive, especially compared to those damned Transp... | |
| Vandersteen Treo Speaker Cable Suggestions Johnny Rutan, and Mr. V. are AQ fans.I run my Treo's with AQ Rockefeller, but I had Johnny make a set of GO-4 which I will install once I get my kooky system together (long story).The Rockefellers replaced a set of Transparent-one of my most expen... | |
| Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo What preamp are you considering, should you replace the CJ?I have to say that since you changed tubes, you probably should give it a good 4-500 hours to settle in.Bob | |
| Newbee building a retro sound system from scratch. DCM speakers I remember them in the '80's. I liked them a lot, but like twoleftears, I was broke.Regarding your question, you will need a DAC to translate the digital signal to analog.May I recommend an Ayre Codex?You can get them used for $1500 or so.Also, Sc... | |
| Amps or Speakers which one to upgrade next I agree with Nycjlee and restate my comment to go back to John Rutan and get his take on this.You've gotten lots of good responses, but I think that having Johnny will provide you with the best information for your situation.I need to go and liste... | |
| New Vandersteens or something else? @OP. Are you near any dealers/major cities? Even if not, I would try to make a weekend trip to listen to as many of the speaker manufacturers you are interested in, as possible. Just give the dealers a 'heads up' that you are coming so that they c... | |
| Ayre QB-9 DSD or Codex? I second the Codex.Though I haven't heard the QB-9, I am hesitant to spend a lot on a DAC, as technology changes so rapidly with this item.The nice thing about Ayre is that they offer upgrades.In my opinion, the Ayre Codex is on par with the Schii... | |
| New Vandersteens or something else? I would opt for a pair of Treo’s. They are a significant upgrade from the 2’s in terms of technology. There have been a few Quatro’s for sale (used) recently that weren’t much more than the Treo’s, which is significant, because you get the integra... | |
| Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo That is great to hear-pun intended.Are you going to switch out the preamp?B | |
| Streaming Services - do they do everything? @ghosthouse You owe it to yourself to go up the Schiit line.The Yggy offer even more detail than the Gungy. I don’t know how they do it, but they do. The closest I can find to the Yggy is an Ayre Codex. B | |
| Annoying sounds from cars at stop light @OP I went to Cornell, so Strunk and White were mandatory...Sad to admit, I own a '16 TTS and the B&O soundsystem is one of the most pathetic creations ever built. To think, for a fraction of the cost, I could have a stereo that can reproduce... |