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Mccormack DNA-1 deluxe vs PASS X150.5 amps??
Putting together a good synergetic system can seem like a daunting task but when you hit upon one that works for you, the chills up your spin and the back of your neck will make all the hard work worth it.As a suggestion if you are looking at the ... 
Pre/Amp/Int for Vandersteen 2ce Sig II for +/-$3k
I second the McCormack recommendation with the following suggestions. A pair of McCormack DNA 0.5's (Deluxe if you can get them) you can start with one then add another later and vertically drive your 2Ce Sig's. Next find a TLC-1 or Micro Line Dri... 
Vandersteen 3A sig , on the naked
Had considered doing something like this with the my 3A Sig'shttp://www.avforums.co.za/index.php?topic=3041.0 Scroll about halfway down, I could see mine with the addition of some nice wood work and a little leather. Then add a little circular woo... 
How far apart do you position your speakers ?
For those with the non symmetrical shaped rooms or just as an experiment you might want to try using the Master Set speaker placement. There's a review of it here on Agon http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin frr.pl?rspkr&1197744079&read&3... 
what speakers demand high end electronics
Doesn't it really boil down to "It's All In the Ears of the Beholder". ? 
Calling Vandersteen Subwoofer Users
Thanks JohnnyWith nothing connected to the 2Wq's there is still a hum. I even went so far as to move the 2Wq's to the other side of the house (one at a time) and connect them there and there was still a hum. And for what its worth I tried ground w... 
VPI VMW-9 Arm: Signature versus Memorial?
There is a comparison at this web site that has photos of both arms, you will need to translate it from Japanese but you will get the idea.http://community.phileweb.com/mypage/entry/1552/20080604/Hope this helps. 
Calling Vandersteen Subwoofer Users
I guess I need to update my system on here, its way over due.The AVR is a Denon AVR-4308 and the preamp is a McCormack TLC-1 Deluxe with SMc Audio Ultra upgrades. The amp is a McCormack DNA-1 Deluxe with Gold upgrades and Jensen input transformers... 
Calling Vandersteen Subwoofer Users
John Thank You for the advise.Sorry to have taken so long to report back, got a little busy over the past two weeks. Was able to get all the testing done and the 2Wq's are still humming. Good news is the Grado/VPI are not the source, with it compl... 
stepped attenuators
Had my McCormack TLC-1 Deluxe upgraded with SMc Audio's Ultra package which has a Shallco that's built to Mr McCormack specification and assembled with Audio Note resistors. I have to agree with you on the transparency these have to offer. I would... 
Calling Vandersteen Subwoofer Users
Sorry for the late reply was away for the weekend. Yes I tried all the above before but haven't had the opportunity to try the ground wire yet. Will try before the weekend though. My system is dead quite until I plug in one or both 2Wq's.I guess I... 
Calling Vandersteen Subwoofer Users
How'd this work out, I'm having a similar problem with my 2Wq's picking up a slight hum? The rest of the system is dead quite though. 
McCormack DNA .5? Do I need more power?
Jedinite24"Anyone ever use a McCormack DNA .5 stock or Deluxe to power a pair of KEF 104/2 speakers?"You might want to try contacting Bside123, I think he has that combination and likes the way they work together. 
SMc Audio Ultra DAC. Thoughts and Opinions?
After reading through what I have written here I would like to add some clarification. The differences between the Sony playing SACD's and DAC Ultra are subtle but still noticeable. After writing the above information I sat down a listened to the ... 
SMc Audio Ultra DAC. Thoughts and Opinions?
Jedinite24My apologies I wasn’t able to post this yesterday like I stated in my e-mail to you on Thursday, I had a few things to take care of before the snow came in today. Anyway back to the question at hand.So you’re considering the DAC Ultra, j...