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| 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... | |
| Bifrost multibit vs gungnir multibit @soundchasr,Good choice on the Codex.It performs well above it's price.To compare it with a similar priced unit, I would suggest a Schiit Yggy.But, to be honest, the folks at Ayre just offered the QB-9 with Twenty upgrade. They feel it is a signif... | |
| Vandersteen updates and amplifiers @tomic601 ,What is your opinion regarding the Vandy M5 amp and the Ayre MX-R?Does Mr. V's amps offer a significant improvement?Bob | |
| Routers/Ethernet Switch Geez, at $4000, I hope it is a significant upgrade.Bob | |
| Bluesound node 2i I use my Node wirelessly (on the 5 ghz band). I have never had any problem with dropouts, -which would be the main issue of using wireless. If you have a good signal, you should be fine.Is there a difference between ethernet and wireless?Maybe, bu... | |
| Help Match Cables To Gear Please I suggest you PM or call John Rutan (audioconnection).He knows equipment and cabling better than most.Bob | |
| Ayre QB-9 twenty vs Chord Hugo TT2 I suggest you look at an Ayre Codex. Not quite a QB 9 Twenty, but very good for the money.If you can score a used QB 9 non DSD, you will come out ahead with the upgrade- it doesn't matter which iteration, the upgrade price of $1500 is the same.Bob | |
| Brand new Vandersteen Model 2's @tomic601 ,Are you available at both addresses?B | |
| Brand new Vandersteen Model 2's @ctsooner ,I think it would be a fun comparison if Johnny could set up a comparison of the new 2's vs. the old model.Bob | |
| Replace Ayre Codex with Topping D90 DAC @jchiappinelli, Ayre offers upgrades, too.But, I agree that Schiit DAC's are very good. Though you would need to get a Gungnir or Yggy to compete with the Codex.Bob | |
| Replace Ayre Codex with Topping D90 DAC @dbphd ,Are you sure you are using the DAC out and not the Pre out?That would explain the low volume. Whoops, @hgeifman beat me to it.If not, then I would pursue an Ayre QB 9. Ayre just offered an upgrade to Twenty status for $1500, so if you fou... |