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Audio research vsi-60 power concerns
Just to give you an idea, here is an iphone video of the VSI60 driving my new power hungry Studio2's in a HUGE room. This amp is not even half broken in yet and the speakers had only 5 hours on them when this was taken. The amp really only runs ou... 
Audio research vsi-60 power concerns
In a reasonable size room, you will have NO problems.Just try to make sure the VSI60 has the newer KT120 tubesthey are now shipping them with because it gave them a bump from 45wpc to 55wpc. These are conservatively rated, and real practical power... 
best amp for Magnepan 3,7
Maggies are a fairly constant 4OHM load.You need solid state versus tubes, unless thetube amp is a monster. Magic combinationI've heard with 3.7 is Bryston 4BSST, which isa favorite of Magnepan themselves couples witha tube preamp. I plan to do 3.... 
Pre/Amp/Int for Vandersteen 2ce Sig II for +/-$3k
Audio Research VSI60 with KT120 tubes.Mine has about 200 hrs on it with 2ce signatures.Best integrated I've ever heard..... 
What separates should I use for my vandersteen 1c?
5000.00 would be better spent to upgrade the 2ce signature II or a used pair of 2ce sigs at least. That is truly the sweet spot in the Vandersteen line. Everything better than it costs a LOT MORE but the speaker far above the 1 costs less than a g... 
Why Don't More People Love Audio?
I've asked myself this question a lot and I ask myself because I've lamented the decline of high end shops whohave been faced with selling primarily projectors, screensand receivers or they die a quick death. I live in a city big enough to support...