gdnrbob
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| Vandersteen updates and amplifiers @karl,Yes, feedback seems to affect the performance of Vandy speakers.It seems all the companies that use zero feedback seem to work with Vandersteen- Ayre, Atmasphere, Aesthetix.And, Vandersteen.Belles is also a good fit, but I don't know if it h... | |
| Vandersteen updates and amplifiers @karl_desch , I hear you, and, no, I don’t want to scramble your brainBut, preamps can make a huge difference in what you hear.Cables, too.For me, I just trust the great information John Rutan gives me.So, for the present, I will use my Atma’s and... | |
| Vandersteen updates and amplifiers @karl_desch ,Great post.The Vandy amps are on my dream list, but owning not only the Atma MA-1's, but the Ayre MX-R's, I feel truly blessed.If at all possible, I would try to audition the Ayre KX-R preamp.I have no experience with the ARC preamp y... | |
| Vandersteen 3a vs Magnepan 3.7i @johnto ,Funny you should mention this.I, too, never though break in to be so significant, but had to admit to myself that it does, indeed, exist when I tried a pair of Zu Omen Bookshelves.They sounded okay initially, but after a month, they unexp... | |
| Vandersteen 2W Sub Repurpose? See?I wouldn't steer you wrong!Johnny is one of the best, (and, I have been at this since the 80's), I know you are in good hands.And, Jim (Tomic601) is right up there with him.😁Bob | |
| Harbeth vs Vandersteen vs Sonner @OP,Johnny (audioconnection) is a Vandy dealer as well as a stand up guy here on Audiogon. He knows just about everything audio- and, I don't make that statement lightly.If you want good advice, PM him. And, he won't try to sell you something.I ne... | |
| Why perfect speakers dont exist the truth revealed Perhaps Francis Farmer's doctors can provide the proper electroshock therapy.B | |
| Harbeth vs Vandersteen vs Sonner Treo's aren't power demanding. I would say any decent 75-100 wpc amp should power them sufficiently- unless you want to have a block party.I use an Atmasphere MA-1 for my winter listening with the Treo's.And, if you end up getting the Vandy subs, ... | |
| Vandersteen 2W Sub Repurpose? I still say contact Johnny Rutan for the best info.He knows Vandy as well as other brands and can give honest advice.-And, potentially saving you money/headaches.Bob | |
| How do you go about selling large speakers? Besides Craigslist, posting an Ebay listing with local pickup would be another way.I prefer the latter as CL is populated by some rather sketchy characters, at least Ebay will allow you to filter the responses.B | |
| Harbeth vs Vandersteen vs Sonner I am a Vandy fan, as most here know.I haven't heard of Sonner, but their website looks impressive and speakers appear to be well constructed.My concern with Sonner is the 3.8 minimum impedance they list for the speaker. That is pretty low, so I wo... | |
| surg protection / high output amps @stringreen .Ouch!Did it require a lot of repair?Bob | |
| Choice between 2 speaker cable types. I would recommend another brand-Audioquest.Their DBS cables are in another league. And, since you are using long runs, I believe they will serve you better.Just my 2 cents...Bob | |
| surg protection / high output amps If you own your own home, I suggest a whole house surge protector.They are self sacrificial, and don't cost much, though you do need a licensed electrician to install it.But it does give you peace of mind, as well as protecting all of your electri... | |
| Vandersteen 2W Sub Repurpose? If you can replace a plate amp, why not call Vandersteen and see if you can buy a replacement or call/PM John Rutan at Audioconnection? I bet he can either get one for you or something that would work.And, no, there aren't any 'stupid' questions. ... |