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| Any Vandersteen 7 Owners in SFO Bay Area ? first things first - Ken thanks for posting the parts you used to build up a set of power cords for the subs !!! where did you source the bits from ??? glad you have it sounding good - the EQ does wonders... | |
| Any Vandersteen 7 Owners in SFO Bay Area ? i would start as you have it configuredmy 7 sub amps are right into wall on a dedicated line, amp and pre each on another dedicated line and finally all the wall wart powered suff on a conditioner.my dac and server oare also on a dedicated line wi... | |
| How old of McIntosh SS stereo anp leap in !!Mike Samra from Saginaw is rebuilding my 1961 MC240. Mike is buds with Terry who was busy and Mike does some mods that take amp to next level while modernizing components.i have a MC250 also that sounds fantastic running brother in Laws ... | |
| Any Vandersteen 7 Owners in SFO Bay Area ? I listened my way thru breakin.. they just get better - plan for many late nites of joy !!!!! | |
| To monoblock or not to monoblock McIntosh MC275's 90%some amps sound worse strapped for monoi would do same with a 240 but in my vintage system strapped 240 sounded worse...... but... the only way to really know is do it.you could of course do a mono testsome excellent mono recordings out there... | |
| How does high-pass filter requirement affect system decisions? I ran the 7 mk2 for a long weekend with loaner arc ref75 se while the Ayre was back at factory w Twenty series upgrade.really sweet amp !i think if I had a smallish room at moderate levels without a lot of rock music and air conditioning it would ... | |
| Optimal Vandersteen 2Wq settings You can get them with Duracell also | |
| Best of both worlds, Vandersteen and B&W As you move up Vandersteen line you get subwoofer amps and analog EQ to fix freq response in bass at listening positions.adding two subs will get you close but without EQwho is your dealer ? Let me know how I can help | |
| Best of both worlds, Vandersteen and B&W I had 3a sig for a decade with 200 wpc Mac amp - vise like grip and low end.you do need to get the rear acoustic coupler to work with room and you do need and amp with balls.Follow setup instructions to a T for 3athen Download Vandertones ( free) ... | |
| How does high-pass filter requirement affect system decisions? You now have a world of amazing amplifiers open to you !i ran my 5A with SS Ayre, a 1961MAC 240 and REF 75 tube amp.and I use an Ayre VX-R Twenty with my 7 mk2. | |
| Recommend a SS amp for my new Vandersteen Quatro CT I did not mention Bryson because I have zero experience with them on Vandersteen's. I am NOT a detractor - I have a good friend with two pair of big B&W in well designed rooms running them - try it !!!!Good call on service checkup of the 100.2... | |
| Optimal Vandersteen 2Wq settings Perfecthope your ears survive till the DAC gets back homewould be cool if you do in future post the low frequency curves you get - I think more people can benefit if they take these simple steps to aid setup, placement, etc | |
| Recommend a SS amp for my new Vandersteen Quatro CT IMOyou are putting the $ in the right place - I think you will be amazed how good the ARC gear soundsi use a REF5sewho is setting up your Quatros? | |
| Recommend a SS amp for my new Vandersteen Quatro CT I have heard 5a with Quicksiler and can attest they are quite good.i believe the demo system at CES this year had Brinkmann powered Quatros - said to have been lovely !!! | |
| Recommend a SS amp for my new Vandersteen Quatro CT You are in for a real treat :-)IMO either amp you own excellent place to start - just make sure to properly adjust Low Pass filter DIP switches when changing amps. !!!!!i have heard Quatro CT at many dealers across USA with Ayre, Aesthetix, Rogue... |