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Vandersteen 2Ce Signature vs 3A
What are your thoughts on the sound quality of the 2Ce Signature vs the 3A (non signature)? 
Cable Suggestions
I went through Cardas Golden Cross, Signal Cable, Transparent, and ended up with Synergistic Research. You can try the stuff at a reasonable cost from usedcable.com. Every system is different. Think about trying some stuff before buying. 
Blu Ray over/under $
I would expect it to be around $750-1000 initially. They are going to try to recoup the cost of their reserach and development. Although I would like one, I don't plan on buying one initially. Prices will go down considerably and quality will incr... 
Future of this hobby?
There are still some younger people who are into the hobby. It's just rather expensive to get into. I am 26 and got my college roomie Bcos17, who is 25, into the hobby. I do think, however, that there is a movement toward smaller setups and gear t... 
Vandersteen 2Ce Signature vs 3A
Programmergeek...I am using an Ayre V-5Xe and Synergistic Designers' Reference Interconnects with Synergistic Resolution Reference biwired speaker cables 
Newbie looking for system suggestions
I would personally avoid the Bryston stuff. While I think it is good, I think there are much better alternatives with more air, soundstage, detail, and transparency for the money. Unless you are prepared to go to an amp like Levinson or Boulder, I... 
Vandersteen 2Ce Signature vs 3A
What other speakers in the $2-3k used market(4-6k new market)might work well in a room this size? 
Vandersteen 2Ce Signature vs 3A
I measured. The room is 12'X 17'. Is this big enough to accomodate the 3A sigs on the long wall? 
Anthem Statement D1 vs. Arcam AV8
Has anyone done an A/B comparison on these units? 
Vandersteen 2Ce Signature vs 3A
I actually have the 2Ce Sigs right now. They are being pushed by an Ayre V-5Xe. I was thinking about upgrading to the 3A Sigs. However, I am starting to reconsider. My room is about 10X16. 
Vandersteen 2Ce Signature vs 3A
Thanks for the response Dave. What size room do you think I would need for some 2Ce sigs or 3A sigs? 
Vandersteen 2Ce Signature vs 3A
How big does the room need to be for the 2Ce Sigs in your opinion guys? 
best speakers for Ayre amps ?
I have heard the Ayre V-5X with the Thiels. They were quite good. Theils are very picky about the power source that is pushing them, but I've heard them with Ayre, Levinson, and Boulder amps and they sound amazing. I've also heard them paired with... 
Best digital cable to audition?
I upgraded to the Synergistic Research Absolute Reference digital cable. It is a drastic improvement over the Marigo 5.6. The soundstage, bass, and aire are much improved. I am very impressed by the Synergistic line and am switching to all of thei... 
Vandersteen 2Ce Signature vs 3A
People seem to think a bigger room is appropriate for the 3s. How big of a room would you need for the 3As or 3A sigs?