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Vandersteen Model 5 speakers
You can call Vandersteen to get information on drivers. They sell them for very reasonable. 
Upgrade Sota Comet or buy a used table?
Upgrade/rebuild SOTA is a great company to work with. I am very happy with the rebuild they did for me. 
Sota+SME IV=Ugh !!!
I have a Sota Star with SME 3009s2 arm and Cardas Myrtle Cart. I picked the cart up used on this site for much less than you are looking to spend. I am very happy with it. 
Best Tube Pre-amp to match THRESHOLD 4000 S/S amp
i vote you audition some vandersteen speakers. worth a listen.taam 
Threshold Coda Phono Stage Toggle DIP Switches
I would email the company whose product it is. I have gotten fast responses and correct information on my 30 year old Threshold Amp. They are a great company and will be more than willing to help. 
Help need speaker to match Threshold 4000 amp....
I wanted to clarify my post above. I contacted Nelson about my Stasis 2 and he informed me the following.The input impedance is 75K. There is a 4.75K resistor and then a 10K resistor, the 10K has been bootstrapped toa 70K value.So the 75k reported... 
Help need speaker to match Threshold 4000 amp....
Nelson Pass designed the thing. I would listen to him. 
Best Tube Pre-amp to match THRESHOLD 4000 S/S amp
I have the Threshold Stasis 2, it is similar to the 4000. I have also had a 4000 in my system. I use the Audio Research SP-17. I highly suggest it. 
Help need speaker to match Threshold 4000 amp....
But the SP-17's impedance is 60k... I think my Stasis 2 is 15k just like the 4000a 
Help need speaker to match Threshold 4000 amp....
I use the ARC SP17L with my Threshold Stasis 2 and like what I hear. 
Vandersteen 3A sig , on the naked
I have removed the grills on my 3a sigs. I like the look but are single I would bet they have even less waf now but they used to have the taupe sock which was ugly. 
Pre/Amp/Int for Vandersteen 2ce Sig II for +/-$3k
I use Threshold with my 3A Signatures. I have use the 400a 4000a and Stasis 2 they all drive the speakers well.Taam 
Threshold Stasis 2...Worth a rebuild???
I just got my Stasis 2 back from Jon. He was great to deal with. It was well worth it the charge in my opinion. Yes the amp is 30 years old. But with almost everything inside replaced I now have 200W Class A power for under 1500. A great value if ... 
Matching an amp to the Vandersteen 3a signatures
I have 3a sigs and I use Threshold 4000 or stasis 2... 200wpc class a. at first i tried a 400a 100wpc but liked the difference i heard going to 200wpc.