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Shout out for Audio Doctor in nj
@gdnrbob, hahaha!Tom 
For a quick good time, blankets...
@geoffkait, OMG...LOL!!!Tom 
High Quality Universal Player??
No complaints about my Oppo 103 in my Krell/Vandersteen system.103-class B rated by Stereophile,105-class A.New models are 203/205.Happy hunting!Tom 
CD Player Suggestions under $ 500
Discontinued, but if you can find one, an Oppo 103. Class B rated by Stereophile.Current model is the 203, price is higher, $549.Very happy with my 103 in my Krell/Vandersteen system...Tom 
For a quick good time, blankets...
@oregonpapa , HAHAHAHA!!! Fast-running sheep!!! 
For a quick good time, blankets...
@kalali, Hahaha, yes they are butt-ugly! But, it's a dedicated room, the blankets are temporary guides before I place treatments. My wife says it can't happen soon enough.Happily married, and plan to stay that way... 
For a quick good time, blankets...
Bravo Erik on your common-sense post!Funny, I did just that this weekend. Went to a thrift shop, bought $6 worth of clean, washed and bagged blankets.(I have posted before about my Vandy 2Cs being hot in the treble).Well, after hanging a blanket o... 
Best Cable Match for: Creek 4330SE + Rega Apollo + Vandersteen 2C
What sound are you looking for? More analytical or more romantic?I am using Anticables level 2 ICs and level 3 bi-wire speaker cables in my Oppo/Krell/Vandersteen 2c system and am very happy with the sound.On the yin/yang spectrum it leans towards... 
Anticables
Very welcome!Please let us know how things progress...Tom 
Anticables
I'm using the level 3 bi-wire speaker cables and level 2 ICs in an Oppo/Krell/Vandersteen system in a dedicated room with a dedicated AC line. It took longer that 400 hours, (600), for them to settle in, open up, and sound crystal clear, but once ... 
Stand mount speakers for a very large room !!
My first thought was Harbeth, then found out your budget.I am using the small Pioneers (can't recall the model) that got rave reviews in TAS and Stereophile, that were designed by Andrew Jones, in a third system at home.Speaking of Jones, his Elac... 
2.0 Stereo speakers on a $2000 budget?
Hello nadamp,I own a pair of Monitor Audio Silver 8s, and a pair of Vandersteen 2Cs. Based on your room size and your statement you like some of your music pretty loud, I would suggest the Silver 8s. They will play louder than the 2Cs.Notice I did... 
Help, My Vandies Sizzle
Hello all,Spoke with John Rutan (Audio Connections) who offered excellent set-up advice, (I'm almost there, but as we know, every inch counts), plus some pearls based on his obviously extensive knowledge of Vandersteens and audio in general.Wow, t... 
Help, My Vandies Sizzle
Hello Tomic601,Thanks for the thoughtful suggestions.I am delighted how much better things sound, even more so since tweaking tilt-back, and postions of speakers and listening seat.I am keeping an open mind concerning new 2s and swapping the Krell... 
Help, My Vandies Sizzle
@gdnrbob, Thank you very much!@mb1audio02, Wow! Thank you very much!