mikej
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| Theta Casablance ll Vs CBlll Ok, for surround you can't beat the CBII/CBIII. However, the pre-amp is good...not great. If you want the best quality for the EMM get an Aesthetix line stage and simply use it in between the CB and the amp. Yes, it's more complex and expensive, b... | |
| Who and what are BEL/Bell Labs amplifiers Hi Macrojack, The amp was released in the late 70's/early 80's and is still the same basic amp. I can't tell you what changes were made to the design since Richard isn't telling. However, they are always under constant development. So R&D cost... | |
| Theta Casablance ll Vs CBlll Hi, I have a CBII and have tried it as a pre-amp in analog direct. It's just fine. However, I have not been able to compare it in an A/B test with other pre-amps. Also, I have not got a CBIII around to do an A/B with. I suggest talking to your The... | |
| Who and what are BEL/Bell Labs amplifiers FULL UPDATE:The Brown Electronic Lab (BEL) 1001 amp is currently sold in a Mk V version. They are not exactly Class A as described above. However, they do sound like one in some ways. The amp is a 50wpc stereo unit into 8 ohms, 100wpc into 4 ohms,... | |
| Sonus Faber Amati Homage versus Vandersteen 5A DBK:Ive heard the SF speakers in showrooms as well as in friends homes. They're good speakers, but would definitely not be my choice even now. I own Vandie 5s and will upgrade to 5As ASAP. I suggest that you invest a small fraction of the cost of ... | |
| Best digital cable to go for? BEL D-1 via the BNC works best. | |
| Has anyone heard the new Vandersteen Quatro? Hi, The Quatro's should retail for $6,500/pr. They use the Model 3A Signature tweeter and midrange drivers with a new 6.5 inch mid/woofer (rather than the 3A's 8 inch). The bass is handled by two 8 inch woofers powered by a 300w built in amp. They... | |
| Verity Audio Parsifal Encores or Vandy 5s??? I've been living with the Vandies for years now and they definitely play loud enough for me. However, no home audio speaker should be used for "jam" sessions. You tend to over heat the drivers so that when you're done and you turn off the speaker ... | |
| Mom and pop garage audiophile caliber gear BEL 1001 MkV amp. I still haven't heard anything better at any price. $3895 each. | |
| Vandersteen-like "In-between" speakers The room compensation controls on the back of the Quatros and MOdel 5s will allow you to place the speakers anywhere in the room. You then use the controls to level out the bass response. It's an amazingly effective answer to "Where do I place the... | |
| Vandersteen-like "In-between" speakers Hi, I have no inside info yet. The last I heard was still second hand...and until I hear it from Richard it's "gossip". Essentially, what I have been hearing for a while is that Richard wanted to combine a 3A Sig. with the 2WQ. The new Quatro is t... | |
| Vandersteen-like "In-between" speakers Simple, you have three choices...1. Brand new 3A Sigs. This allows you to spend the rest on the front end where it's better spent.2. 3A Sigs with Subs. A significant improvement, but maybe not to your taste.3. Vandersteen Quatros for $6500. They'r... | |
| jumper materials/methods. Interesting responses...You should try to find a Brown Electronics Lab set of jumpers. They're the best thing I've ever heard of unless you're bi-wiring. The cable in your speakers is NOT necessarily what you want for jumpers. Try Audio Concepts i... | |
| Best all around box speaker between 15K and 25K Vandersteen 5A. It allows you to enjoy the music without the "audiophile sound" getting in the way. If you want music, get the Vandersteens. If you want the popular brand and the most audiophile speakers, take your choice of the others. More to th... | |
| Phasing the Vandersteen 2Wq Hi, I suggest talking it over with your dealer or with Richard himself. Good luck! |