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Vandersteen 2c -- Foam Issues
Does anyone even know if they have foam surrounds? 
Cat Ultimate MkII Preamp mods for volume control?
That is probably the best solution. 
How to hook up a computer to a home theater
you can get one of several outboard DACs that accept USB input with RCA out, or you can go with a high end sound card with RCA out. Based on your description of a high end HT, i would recommend the former. There are some very good new DACs that ac... 
What new amp for my Merlins
Although Bobby says that the MA-1s are the way to go, if you cannot go that high, consider Atma M-60s, but only if you can go balanced out to the amps. Otherwise, Joule Electra or Berning. If you are in the northeast, you are welcome to come to CT... 
What new amp for my Merlins
Although Bobby says that the MA-1s are the way to go, if you cannot go that high, consider Atma M-60s, but only if you can go balanced out to the amps. Otherwise, Joule Electra or Berning. If you are in the northeast, you are welcome to come to CT... 
coincident total eclipses/von schweikert gen 3 hse
I found 70 tube watts to be fine for the JRs when I auditioned them, but i do not think that would be enough for the Gen 3s. 
Cat Ultimate MkII Preamp mods for volume control?
Unfortunately, what you are dealing with is endemic to a a high gain pre-amp with a stepped attenuator. The stepped attenuator is reported to sound better, but coupled with the high gain inherent in the design, it makes for very large volume chang... 
Aerial SW-12 or Von Schwiekert VR-S/3
thx, bud. Anyone else? 
How Does the Vandersteen 2W Work?
A single 2w will work just fine in my experience, but you will need to run it as Ian has described. Once you have the x-over dialed in using the adjustable x-over, the fixed value x-overs are highly recommended. 
Aerial SW-12 or Von Schwiekert VR-S/3
Come on folks. anyone? how about adding Talon Roc into mix? 
Vandersteen V2W subs
i would say that i see about 5 or 10 a year. 
Ipod to Digital Out
Run a search; but as far as i remember, this is not an option at this time. 
What should be the first component when upgrading?
I think taht the problem here is that you are looking at a system that is limited at all links. Sorry but that is the truth. So you will only hear limited improvements until all pieces have been brought up to another level, IMO. Rl makes a good po... 
Vandersteen V2W subs
about 1 for every 10 or 20 2ws or 2wqs. 
Need balanced pre with HT bypass/remote/
Apology accepted, Ted. if you can audition the speakers and the pre, then that seems the best way to go, esp. if they are known to be finicky about upstream components. BTW, from what i have read recently the Sig upgrade is fully balanced. Does an...