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vandersteen sings with naim amps
I think the Naim has like a 5 K input imp so the guy who has em is probably one switch off at 10 k this would still allow a safe operation. did you hear the system he had? Johnnyr 
vandersteen quattro versus gallo 3.5
The Vandersteen Quatro is phase and time aligned and features a neat Battery Bias high passed which is in my opinion the best way to let a tube amp excel and recover.It not only lowers distortion improving dynamics clarity transparency but also in... 
Matching an amp to the Vandersteen 3a signatures
ARC D 200, D D300, 100.2, or Quick V 4s, all have a friendly 100 K input imp for a Tube pre amp which will optimize the low and hi frequency extremes. 
Great 16 ohm Full Range loudspeakers
Vandersteen 5A loudspeaker design has an even Imp load as well as (Hi passed Bi Amp)which takes the burden off the tube amp on the lowest bass with its own self contained internal bass amp and features adjustable Room compensation.This gives us th... 
Filling out the sound
((Maybe the CJ system I had was not as great as I seem to recall, although I’m sure it was very good in many ways. It’s kind of like how legends grow through time…)) Roscoeiii your memory is fine and you are still a young guy.What you owned CJ,Van... 
Anyone using McIntosh with Vandersteen Quatros
You really need to make sure you nailed the -3db down point with the 1000 hz /100 hz test tone with your volt meter reading a 1 volt for 1000hz and .707 at 100 HZ when you are there its in the Owners manual I have found many amps are not what the ... 
Best monitors paired with Rogue Cronus?
Try both the Vandersteen VLRs on a bookshelf or Stand mount and The 90 DB Phase and time correct Vandersteen 1CI floor stander. sweet combo Johnnyr 
ProAc Response 2.5 / D25 / D28's with tube amp
8 Ohm load what tube amp is it? Best John 
Quicksilver V4 or Silver 88 advice needed.....
Hey Theron How bout starting with the Silver 88s and later add in the Vandersteen High pass with a Vandersteen 2WQ you will have the best of both worlds. Cheers Johnnyr 
Tweaking the Magnepan 1.7s
(((Have room treatments. I am a bigger fan of sound absorption than sound dispursement.))) Have you tried installing the 1.2 ohm resistor first and Room diffusion? You may just find you preserve the overtones and harmonics in the music. Cheers Joh... 
Vandy quatro vs Vandy 5’s
Samhar Good buddy you are implying the 3 A Sigs and the 2WQs are close to the Vandy Fives when they are about 60 percent of the Vandy fives. Cheers Johnnyr 
Vandy quatro vs Vandy 5’s
service is identical and with both models modular construction easy to service Best Johnnyr 
Vandy quatro vs Vandy 5’s
Samhar I know you had 3 a sigs and 2 Wqs but you mentioned you were never able to run your Aesthetix pre amp in balanced mode which is at its best in balanced dif XLR and also never had Quicksilver v4s in a balanced differential version.This comb... 
Have Maggie 1.6s, looking to switch it up.
Here is a letter from a guy who liked his magies also but want to try something different and This is where we took him. In your case i think like many circling the drain you may never put a hand on it whats wrong with digital amps but if 45 min l... 
Definitive Technology Mythos STS floorstanders
Yes these were designed as a cute speaker first and to function perform later.(((Professional reviews are very favorable. Personal reviews are not as favorable stating they are voiced more for HT than music.))There should be a new speaker review c...