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ARC Ref 3 - thoughts?
I would add an HRS base before moving to a REF5sebut that is indeed a lovely preamp, my current reference...The Tung Sol in the regulation side makes a massive difference.have fun, enjoy the music!!!!! 
5A Vandersteen
just a friendly reminder i have owned and loved the five A...in rosewood.....with 7 filters...try those for grins sometime  
5A Vandersteen
look the 5 and the 5a are and always will be towering achievements of sound and value. BUT the carbon drivers are pure water clear !!!! i know this AFTER living with 7 MK2 and the magical 5 parts in signal path model 7 amps. Yes the 5a will outper... 
Vandersteen 2WQ Subs and ARC Power amp
ya man, Vandersteen powered bass is different and IMO better, your REF150 can now really shine !!!!!also, Johnny is a true asset to the community,,,finally all roads don’t have lead thru RV, ask for Nathan also.....team Vandersteen is more than on... 
Vandersteen Kento Specs Released
man, what fun..... I just finished a week run w 7 and back to Treo which I have to say are an jncredible value. But......with Kento I can keep the wood veneer exterior and skip the room clutter of two sub 3.... aint it great to have choices.....ha 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Finish the eve with Lowell George - Thanks I’ll Eat it Here  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@slaw I will check that out, I have in addition to Time, Revival and He’ll Among the Yearlings ( love that title ) here on server... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@slaw busted! Sadly no , I am up North in the system that still has the project SOTA Sapphire, armless at it were - rusting away in corner, so Gillian is on the Serveri don’t much care for the other threads, so I post here and beg forgiveness- I d... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Gillian Welch - Timeman any random revisit of this album always get me excited for perfection:-) 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Ya @Big_Greg always a favorite  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
JJ Cale - Travel-Logso Dig this dudes playing, the players he hangs with and the sly-wry writing.... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Dan - Pretzel LogicJesse Sykes - Oh My Girltweaked my speaker location a bit, even mo better !!!! Don’t be afraid to mess about 
Vandersteen Kento Specs Released
I almost missed the Solar powered factory bit..... a call is in order to congratulate Richard....Vandersteen- Saving the Planet and Music !!!! 
Vandersteen Kento Specs Released
This might be a bit heretical given that many in the Vandersteen fold are die hard Analog freaks, but I think a System of a NAIM server into an Aesthetix DAC with volume control out to the M5 Vandersteen amps into Kento would be astounding at abou... 
Vandersteen Kento Specs Released
Yes part of a very high quality VTL system at RMAF phono and pre, AMG table, Aurender digital, should sound lovely.... but I am biased owning both 7’s and Treo. Ya, for those wanting the purity of the balsa/carbon fiber midrange at a lower price.....