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Vandy 2W w/o crossover
This can be done without the without the high pass trial box. 
B&W Matrix 805's, need amp, pre-amp, or integrated
Levinson 
No response from sellers??
If a seller does not answer your questions find a seller that will. Many of the sellers here think they are doing you a favor by selling to you. Also, 100% positive feedback is no guarantee. I can learn a lot more about a seller with a quick phone... 
Speaker placement question-
It doesn't matter where the measurements are taken from. Where your speakers will sound best is totally room and system dependant. 
Vandy 2W w/o crossover
The Vandersteen 2W doesn't really have a crossover. It uses high quality resistor at the amplifier's inputs to cut off the speaker's low frequencies. This method only works if you have a separate amp and preamp. It is not intended to be used with ... 
B&W Matrix 805's, need amp, pre-amp, or integrated
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if you want to get the most from your Matrix 805s you will need to double your budget. Look for a used Levinson amp and preamp the same vintage as your 805s. 
how make your speker faster
Speed is not just a speaker thing, it's a system thing and if the system sounds fast it probably isn't fast. A fast system should be able to accurately track the music. 
Martin Logan which one??
Aloha, I have no experience with the Martin Logan Vista, but I have extensive experience with the CLS. It is an amazing speaker, but you must have patience and be willing to give the CLS what it needs. Also, being at sea level and the humidity of ... 
The Best Compliment You've Gotten On Your Rig?
A priest from a local church stopped by one day and we were listening to music. I was playing one of David Manley's ViTaL CDs. The music was building and ended with a huge dynamic peak which made the priest yell Jesus! Then with a twinkle in his e... 
how make your speker faster
You do it with the right amplifier. 
Audio Research dsi200 questions
Goldenear1948, How is the OP's unit defective? 
Tube amp rough guidance sought
It sounds like you need a higher quality solid state amp. Forget about tubes and look for any used Levinson amp and preamp. Levinson works well with B&W and it should give you the sound you are looking for. 
Putting together first stereo....
If you like the Beethoven Grands with the Mac 302 you better stick with that combination. You may not feel the same about the speakers with a different amp."Don't worry about the source" is bad advice. The source component is where it all begins. ... 
Anyone use Proac speaker cables ?
Lowes has 40' and 50' extension cords in various colors to match your deck and your house. These extension cords are 16/3. Clip the green (ground) wire and use the white and black for positive and negative. It is efficient wire and hard to find an... 
Downgrading
There is a feeling of uncertainty in the air and not just because it is an election year. Everyone is aware the economy is not getting any better as deindustrialization sets in, unemployment increases and taxes continue to rise. It does not matter...