gdnrbob
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| My #@%$ Cat Destroyed My ARC REF 5SE. Soliciting Suggestions. Looks like there is no kitty love here on Audiogon.B | |
| Shipping question I just looked at the website, and see no address.For a company to not provide their location is pretty stupid.And, all wanted to find out is where they are located...B | |
| Speaker upgrade around 100k retail If not Vandersteen, then MBL.Bob | |
| My #@%$ Cat Destroyed My ARC REF 5SE. Soliciting Suggestions. Tell the insurance company, your neighbor's cat did it.B | |
| Companies that repair/refinish speaker cabinets? @OP,I have shipped and bought many speakers shipped from around the country, and, I have never had an issue with damage (thankfully).Though all the speakers were shipped in their original boxes.Sorry to hear of your situation, but, in my opinion, ... | |
| Companies that repair/refinish speaker cabinets? Why not call Acoustic Zen and get their recommendation?I'm sure they can assist in some fashion. They might know of a refinisher nearby.B | |
| 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 |