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| vandersteen Model 5 x-over for 2WQ functions I should have mentioned in my first post that you will need to obtain the list of settings for the "DIP" switches when the Model 5 crossover is used with the 3A Sig's / 2Wq combo. The settings that normally come with the Model 5 crossover are inte... | |
| vandersteen Model 5 x-over for 2WQ functions My system currently mirrors the one you are planning: Vandy 3A Sig's with a pair of 2Wq subs and the Model 5 crossovers (with RCA input jacks). In response to your questions (as best I can answer them):1. The Model 5 crossover can be purchased wit... | |
| Link Wray, "The Swan Singles" Ah, yes, Link Wray. I grew up and went to high school in the Maryland suburbs northwest of Washington, DC, and I attended several dances in the late 1950's when Wray's band played (this was after his hit single, "Rumble"). Wray doesn't get much re... | |
| Nimbus Label Tower Records also carries the Nimbus label (they show 384 titles on this label). I buy almost all of my classical stuff from Tower because they have a very deep catalog, and they do not charge tax or mailing (for orders over $25). Check out their... | |
| Multichannel amp s for an all B&W system? The two 5-channel amps that I'd audition if I were in the market are the Theta Dreadnaught (the original Dreadnaught is a great used buy) and the Bryston 9B-SST. If you use your system mainly for music, you might also consider getting a 2-channel ... | |
| What's wrong with my VPI motor? I have a VPI HW-19 Mk4 turntable that sometimes experiences the same symptoms you describe. Assuming there is nothing wrong with the motor, I suspect that the drive belt is slipping. The VPI drive belt needs to be periodically dusted with talcum p... | |
| Theta Enterprise or Ayre V1x with Vandy 5A Richard Hardesty and Shane Buettner, who jointly write "The Audiophile Perfectionist" journal, devoted the last issue to reviews of high-end amps (which were used to drive their Vandy 5A's, which both own). The top two amps in the review were the ... | |
| Good article on transformer designs Mwilson: If you go to the Bryston web site (www.bryston.ca) and look in the drop-down menu for the newsletters, you will see links to each of the "volume" numbers. When you click on the "volume" number, you will get the last issue of the newslette... | |
| Any vets among the Audiophiles here? I'm a former Army officer and Vietman vet, with about 7 years of active duty service and 5 years in the Washington Army National Guard. My active duty service included 18 months in Vietnam (mostly in Long Binh and Qui Nhon), and about 4.5 years in... | |
| What are the Best FM tuners? No list of the best FM tuners should be without the Sequerra. At the time it was introduced, it was arguably the best FM tuner in the world -- and it is still in the very top rank. | |
| Vandy 2 Repair Most Vandersteen dealers will either carry or can get parts, drivers, etc. However, if much work is needed on the speakers you are thinking about buying, you might be best advised to send them to the Vandersteen factory in Hanford, CA. | |
| Bryston 3bsst Vs. Coda 11 Loon: Everyone is welcome to their personal opinion, but that doesn't mean the opinion is necessarily correct. While I must make the disclaimer that I own Bryston equipment, I will state that I've been an audiophile for more than 40 years, have ow... | |
| How important is a flat response? While it is not necessary to have ruler-flat frequency response in a room to have enjoyable music reproduction, you DO want to avoid having pronounced peaks or dips in the response curve. Large peaks, particularly in the bass frequencies, can sign... | |
| when using vandersteen2wq powered sub... Dwhitt: your second post raises a topic that deserves further discussion on this site. To make my point at the outset, I personally believe that many young listeners have a totally unrealistic notion about bass reproduction. Car audio is somewhat ... | |
| Bryston 3bsst Vs. Coda 11 I can't speak to the Coda amp, since I have no direct experience with it. The Bryston 3B-SST, however, is a significantly better amp than the original 3B. Tonally, I find the 3B-SST to be very neutral, with perhaps the slightest touch of warmth. I... |