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| Integrated for Vandersteen 2ce sigII I agreed with your thinking regarding the purchase of the used Vandys. This will allow you to experience the Vandy signature sound (an yes the new version will provide more of it with greater detail) while providing time to consider upgrade option... | |
| Up grading a MHDT Paradisea+ DAC Thanks czarivey for the peer review and pointing out my obvious mistake. Title editing is very important. Here is hoping others will see through the gap and provide thoughtful advice, as had mapman. ;-) Mapman, thanks for your response. I have pu... | |
| Output threshold using a Dynaco ST-70 amplifier with passive pre. Thank you Ralph. That was the answer I was looking for with this question. As we discussed when you refurbished this unit last April, I intend to keep it as original. Enjoyed your interview in TAS. | |
| Shopping for an integrated, advice s'il vous plait. I also agree with ami. The OP is looking for an integrated that will prove reliable for 10 years. Many good suggestions here. What speakers do you have? | |
| Recommend a Cable/Interconnect Set Regarding budget determination for cables, I allocate 10% to 15% of the price I paid for the components to be interconnected to the cables to do so. Then buy used off AG or Ebay.I purchased Audioquest Columbia interconnect cables and Kimber 12TC s... | |
| Tube amp Questions If wanting an integrated look into the Vincent audio 237. Retails at ~$2500. 150wpc 8 ohms, 300 4 ohms. Might check out audio advisor for this unit. | |
| Output threshold using a Dynaco ST-70 amplifier with passive pre. Thanks rodman and dekay. My ST-70 remains as original with the exception that I had the caps and resistors replaced. I then purchased new tubes. At this time I am inclined to keep it as original. That said, I will follow up on the resources you... | |
| Output threshold using a Dynaco ST-70 amplifier with passive pre. Thank you AL! I was hoping you would provide guidance. I will forget the meter approach for the reasons you stated. I have been playing with the Schiit SYS pre and will continue this way to find what I believe to be a reasonable volume limit. Reg... | |
| Dazed and Confused - Upgrading System But Too Many Options! Congrats on your new purchases! I would 'stay pat' and not be in any hurry to replace the B&K amp. Enjoy and let the new pre and speakers break in. With experience gained listening to your 'new system' you will better be able to define the imp... | |
| 8-16 ohm budget speakers OK, I bit the bullet and bought a pair of Klipsch RP-160M speakers (at a good sale price). I have been breaking them in and comparing them to B&W 685s as driven by my NAD 326BEE. Thus far comparison made playing system on back deck, thus no ro... | |
| In wall AC cables I ran 3 lines. One for amp, one for pre and TT, one for digital sources. Used 10ga romex. | |
| Recos for entry level Bookshelf speaker $400-750 for 21yo nieces first system? I have been watching for a used pair of the Silverline Minuets. If I was looking to spend $700 I would purchase a pair of the new 'plus' models. As willgolf suggested, research these. | |
| Finally stepping into the hobby after 30 years of watching from the sidelines If thinking of an integrated amplifier and want an all tube system I agree with the Rogue Cronus suggestion. Within budget, has phonostage, and would mate well with the Vandys.If willing to go the hybrid route, another option is the Vincent 237 in... | |
| Recommended Power Amp watts vs Speaker Watt power handling ability Given that you are not over driving your speakers, I would say that you are doing both speakers and amplifier a favor. Amp will last longer and speakers will be under best control. | |
| Vincent SV-236MK Yea, I also hope he provides info on his new amp. |