I heard the ARC's and the Aesthetix equipment with the Vandersteen 7s at the last RMAF. I thought the ARC's were much better. I haven't heard the carbons, but if they sound anything like the 7's then that would be my only choice.
Bob
Bob
ARC Ref150 or Aesthetix Atlas with Vandersteen 5A
I will be getting a pair of Vandersteen 5A's or 5A Carbons in the coming year. I will be replacing my amplifier first in the very near future. I have an Audio Research Ref 3 preamp. I have a good size collection of classical, jazz and rock on both cd and vinyl. I'm tossed between the two. Any thoughts as to which might pair better?