gdnrbob
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| 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. ... | |
| Wisdom of buying high priced digital gear (given new advancements underway) @jjss49 ,Try an Ayre Codex. A used unit goes under $1K.I think you will be pleasantly surprised.Bob | |
| power cord with Niagara 1200 To be honest, no power conditioner will protect you from a lightning strike.The AQ will probably do a better job than most,but, yourbest bet is to install a whole house surge protector. They aren't very expensive to install, but provide peace of m... | |
| Room placement for Vandersteen Treo CT @next8,Welcome to the club!Bob | |
| Room placement for Vandersteen Treo CT @next8,PM or call John Rutan (audioconnection- that is the name of his store in Verona NJ).He will provide you step by step direction.And, don't feel like he will try to sell you something. He's too classy for that.Bob | |
| Vandersteen Model 1 Driver Failure: Worth Fixing? If you really love your Vandy's, I would contact Mr. V. and get his take on repair.The 1,2, and 3's are built with budget in mind. I bet repair wouldn't be unreasonable. Plus, if you send them back to the factory, I bet they would upgrade other co... | |
| Vandersteen updates and amplifiers @rpeluso ,+1, Jim (Tomic) is rare pleasure here on Audiogon.And, I really have to find time to visit him and his systems.Bob | |
| Vandersteen updates and amplifiers @karl_desch , I have my Treo’s near the middle of the room (front to back), and near the side walls (left/right)-unfortunately the only place I could put them.It was a significant improvement over having them near the rear/back wall. YMMV.@mr_m .C... | |
| Ayre QB-9 twenty vs Chord Hugo TT2 The OP can also get a non DSD QB-9, the upgrade price of $1.5K still applies, so the savings would be even greater.The Schiit Modi is okay, but the Gungnir or Yggy would be a closer match to the Codex.B | |
| Vandersteen updates and amplifiers @mr_m , I have the same combo, but non CT Treo's.I am going to upgrade to the new Sub 3's, as soon as I can sell my 2 wq's.I think that will definitely put me in the Quatro level.Like you, I am extremely happy, but the pursuit of 'better' sound ke... |