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Vandersteen 2ce Sig II
Some facts about Vandersteen SpeakersVandersteen was one of the first in the industry to start using FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) Computer Analyzer, originally developed for aerospace industryCost cutting in cabinets while making audible performan... 
Nad M3? Need amp for Vandersteen 3 $3,000 budget
McIntosh or Audio Research for me. 
Integra 40.2 or Marantz SR6005?
I have the Integra 40.2 and I love it so much. I have my Oppo hooked up to it. The use the HDMI for Blu-ray, multichannel analog for SACD listening, and stereo just foe 2 channel listening. Since the 40.2 is a pre-pro, I use two McIntosh poweramp ... 
Favorite Pre Amp and Amp with Vandersteen?
I just upgraded my McIntosh C220 to C2300 with built it phono stage MM and MC 
McIntosh C2300 Power Cord Recommendation
Here's another one "Nordost Vishnu" power cord any thoughts? 
McIntosh C2300 Power Cord Recommendation
Any thought on the AudioQuest product? 
Good amp match for vinatge Vandersteen 2C's?
I have the Vandersteen 2CE Sig 2 driven by the vintage McIntosh MC 2100 (x2) as set to mono (210 wpc) and by adding the new McIntosh C2300 tube preamp, it just woke up the vandees as in much better sounds stage, more transparent and much lively as... 
Tube Roll for McIntosh C2300 PreAmp
I hears JJ Tesla was also a good choice for tube. Anyone have experience with JJ Tesla? 
12ax7 vs 5751
Thanks Jazzerdave, I will only replace the tube on the phono stage and keep my eye out for the good ones. 
12ax7 vs 5751
Hi guys! been following this forum and learned a lot from you guys. I just bought the McIntosh C220 tube preamp that also uses the 12AX7 tubes, as soon as the warranty expires I might try and change it to the 5751, we will see. Thanks. 
McIntosh C220
Thank for the input guys. C2300 is also my dream but, for now I will have to settle and enjoy the C220 until I can save a little more then, trade it for the C2300. Also I'm glad to hear about the C220 giving a better sound stage because, that's ex... 
Favorite Pre Amp and Amp with Vandersteen?
I just bought the McIntosh C220 tube pre. 
tube integrated for Vandersteen 2's
I just bought the McIntosh C220 tube pre to match with my two MC2100 amp that will drive my 2 CE Sig II. 
McIntosh 2100
Just want to update, I just bought the C220 tube pre to match with my two MC2100 
Peachtree audio Grandpre
How does the Grand Pre compare to the McIntosh C220? Thanks.