steve440

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Best and Worst sound at the CES Show 2004
I would put the Joule/Vandersteen 5A room as being the most long term listenable of all the rooms. It had a natural, easy and well balanced tone with the best soundstaging of all the rooms. The speakers simply vanished as the music began to play. ... 
Need more info on the Electron Kinetics Eagle-7A
RWD,All the great things mentioned about the Eagle 7A are true. If you are lucky enough to find and purchase one, you can get it modified to the latest upgrade standards by John Iverson's right hand man, Russell Sherwood at Electron Kinetic Servic... 
Vandersteen 3A Sig, Von Schweikert VR-4 MOD, VR-5
Both very good but I chose the Vandy 3A Sigs. 
Verity Parsifal Encore VS. Vandersteen 5a
I also heard the 5A's at CES. I've owned Vandies for years and believe they represent the absolute BEST value in their respective price points. The model 5A has everything almost any person could ever want. Honestly, a no brainer. To own Vanderste... 
Which speaker cables???
Sounds like your budget is quite high indeed; however, I'm currently breaking-in a pair of Zu Cable Wax shotgun bi-wire speaker cables and am achieving great results so far. Zu Cable is a relatively new company and their products can be had for a ... 
Best Kept Speaker Secret?
Although the above choices are wonderful, my personal favorite, and the pair I own, are the Vandersteen 3A Signatures. 
Best speakers in 2k-3k price point
I second the Vandersteen 3A's. I also own and love them. They work great on all types of music (MUSICAL) and are future proof. 
best digital cable
Stealth Varidig 
I need to be wowed
Agreed, Vandersteens will work great for you. I've owned several pairs and am currently using 3A Signatures. Love Them in every way. 
Most "Musical" speakers
Vandersteen 3A Signatures are the winner here in my book. The Maggies and Von Schweikert are also very good 
Vandy 2Ce Signature Vs. Vandy 2Ce
In responce to Maxgain's negative comments reference Richard Vandersteen and his company, I couldn't disagree more. I've owned different models of his speakers going on 18 years and have had nothing but positive conversations with him, both over t... 
Sonus Faber Grand Pianos Or Audio Physic Virgos
Heard them both and would rate them as follows after the easy #1 pick:1) Vandersteen 3A Signatures (much better)2) Audio Physic Virgo III3) Grand Pianos 
Vandy 2Ce Signature Vs. Vandy 2Ce
The 2CE Signatures are worth the extra money. If you can swing it, a pair of 3A Signatures are unbelievable and a huge step up in every way. I own the 3A Signatures and have heard my friends 2CE Sigs connected to my system. The difference is enorm... 
Benz ACE, Grado Sonata or Clearaudio Aurum Beta S?
I own a Linn LP12 and have owned or heard all the above cartridges. I've owned MC's, MI's and MM's. I recently replaced an older MC with the new Clearaudio Aurum Beta S MK II and can't believe how great it sounds. I cannot see spending more unless... 
Top Ten Speakers of All Time?
Vandersteen Model 5 has to be there!