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Vandersteen 3A Sigs vs Klipsch Forte III
yes the 3a will rock and do so with a higher duty cycle than ( for example ) a 1ci / Vandersteen sub combination as the very robust midrange takes load off the tweeter.i have a pair of 1ci that I run with a NAIM Atom (40 wpc) and they are very swe... 
Vandersteen 3A Sigs vs Klipsch Forte III
Wellno hater for sure with 3 pair of Vandersteen and a pair of rebuilt and upgraded Cornwall in the garage...( but they at one time occupied space in the “ Vintage” room...Apples and Octopus... not oranges....and yes I had a pair of 3a-sig with Ma... 
Vandersteen Treo CT
At least another month on the condo West coast Treo meets Line Magnetic meetup.....what remodel happens remotely on schedule ????? 
ARC Ref 5se VS ARC Ref 6
The remote change, IMO and experience driven by the lack of durability of the el cheap plastic remote....i now ( $225 later ) have the metal remote 
The 1970's Infinity QLS 1...How would it compare?
Take the plunge!!!!!! 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?
CoolCats out the bag nowmy guess is IF you want one of the old ones you get on the phone and call dealershope they have your wood, etc....orgerwise wait a few months as many owners will upgrade..... 
ARC Ref 5se VS ARC Ref 6
The 5se really benefits with a nice Tung Sol in the power supplyget it up on Ayre blocksupgrade to a dedicated circuit for just it !!!!! 
Lampizator evolution
thanks for the update Rockyboywas wondering if you got itsense of ease and organic character are what struck me .....glad you are enjoying it..... 
So many integrated options -- McIntosh 8900, Levinson 585, Lyngdorf 2170, Anthem STR,
mac preamp with tone controls.....listening to my 1965 MX-110 Z as we speak....Charlie Haydens bass is singing...seriously the EQ on a Mac preamp can come in handy....i will say an Ayre or Pass Integrated should at least be on your listen to list ... 
Getting the Ol system out
the 3a-Signature will certainly rock with tge great amplifiers you ownwhat is the budget for the CD  player ? 
Subwoofer Decision
bracing is goodbracing and constrained layer damping is betterjust physics..motion into heatvs just moving the motion.... 
Anyone have an idea of how much for vintage JBL speakers are?
Alan at HiFi buys in Atlanta is a JBL Vintage aficionado - he has an ultra rare pair of Metrogonhe will steer you rightnot try to rip you off or sell ya stuff 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?
i have had a conversation w RV about Music Direct..here is my recollection....i believe they only offer up to 3a-signature, so setup IF  follow the hyper detailed manual is not difficult...and may not require deler physical visit help to get the m... 
DeVore Gibbon X v. Vandersteen Quattro Wood CT w/Ayre AX5/20
5a Carbon will work great in your roomi have 7 mk2 but had 5a for many yearsguy i know fairly well has similar size room as you, 5a carbon and a REF75se...... sweet sonics....for sure...i have heard the Devore but only under what i would term ( my... 
Basis Audio Fans
I have a 1400 and the service after AJ’s unfortunate passing has been wonderful !very responsive to requests and help