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Vandersteen 2ce upgrade?

It's time to move on from my beloved 2ce's. I'm one of the 10,000 who bought them and now I need to move up. They have been wonderful for the last 10 years but it's time. I'm looking for advice on speakers to consider. My budget is $ 1500 used. I'm using an ARC D-75 but plan to upgrade that later. I listen to Jazz, Opera, Classical at reasonable levels. Anyone out there go through this journey? Any suggestions appreciated.
John
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jfh OP
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Sdcampbell,
I find the 2ce's a little too heavy in bass and lower midrange. I have tried biwiring and different placements, perhaps it's the amp. Anyway, does the 3A hint of that issue?
John
jfh OP
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My thoughts are to go to a more "open" sound. Planars are teasing me as well as a migration to the low watt amps and highly effecient speakers. Remarkable how creative one can be with this!!! I'll audition the Vandersteen 3A and take the next step. John
jfh OP
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Chazzbo:
Have you compared the Mag 1.6 or 3.5 to the ML CLS? They seem to running in a horse race neck to neck. I have a pair of Acoustat 1+1 at work and the openess of the planar sound is remarkable. I must say I'm tempted.
John
jfh OP
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Anyone compare audio physic tempo with coincident partial eclipse? They coming down to thr choices.
John
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