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vandersteen

  1. O

    Vintage Marantz pairing

    Just thought I would drop here what a wonderful pairing I have found... Marantz 2270 with Vandersteen 1c's and a Rhythmik L12 sub. the sub integrates seamlessly with speed and texture. I think this setup would be hard to beat at under 2k.
  2. turnitup

    Vandersteen 2CI Burned Resistors

    I acquired a pair of Vandersteen 2Ci’s about 15 years ago, with known issues. I was about to get rid of them, but decided to dig into them to see if I could get them working again. One speaker had a blown tweeter, and a blown woofer. I tore the drivers down and was able to repair both of them...
    • turnitup
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    • 2ci crossover resisters vandersteen
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. lattiboy

    The Vandersteen Treo CTs, diminishing returns, and the end of (audio) history

    Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you look around a room and realize, “I don’t belong here and everybody knows it.”? Growing up lower-middle class in the US and being in constant economic peril until about the age of 30, I sure have. This is the story of how a pair of speakers...
    • lattiboy
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    • audioquest existential crisis is this a hobby or a mental illness? ps audio review treo ct vandersteen
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Speakers
  4. lattiboy

    Tube amp conundrum

    Hi all, I’m looking to bi-amp (had bi-wire there at first!) my Vandersteen Treo CTs and need some help. 1) I have this tube amp, which I think is very good! I upgraded the 6n2 with some gold lion tubes and was quite happy with the performance. However, one of the stock 6P1 tubes gave out and I...
    • lattiboy
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    • amp appj appj tube amp treo ct tube vandersteen
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  5. lattiboy

    The emotional roller coaster of learning to love the THX Onyx dongle DAC

    I recently acquired a pair of Vandersteen Treo CTs that made me reevaluate my whole audio set up. This is what I have learned about DACs and streaming: I am a 99% digital streamer. Outside of the very occasional record spin, I use Tidal and occasionally YouTube and PlexDash for things not...
    • lattiboy
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    • dac denon digital audio onkyo onyx review thx treo ct vandersteen
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DACs
  6. lattiboy

    Vandersteen Treo CTs…. Which integrated?

    Hey all, I fell bass-akwards into a pair of Vandersteen Treo CTs and now have to get an integrated amp that will realize their promise. Even on my Chi Fi 8W tube amp (admittedly upgraded with high end components and tubes) they sound extraordinary, but from what I’ve read they really open up...
    • lattiboy
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    • amplifiers integrated speakers treo ct vandersteen
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
  7. Megaladoink

    2 X Carver TFM-15CB ‘s How would I set these up?

    I have been using a Carver TFM-15cb Power Amp hooked up to my Carver CT-17 Speakers are Klipsch Quartets. I’ve got it daisy chained to some Vandersteen Model 2. For those asking, all hooked up to a Bang & Olufsen 4004 Beogram. I would like to get more sound out of the vandersteens so I bought...
  8. crazy-in-az

    Just "scroed" some Vandersteen goodness!

    Long story short, I ended up paying $100 for a pair of Vandersteen Model 1's. I picked them up this morning, and had to go to work an hour later, so I barely had any time with them. What I can say is they seem very promising, and I believe I can easily get used to their sound as signature...
  9. J

    Vandersteen Model 1 crossover

    Came across this burned resistor in a Vandersteen Model 1 crossover. Can anyone tell me the value of this resistor? It measured 12.7 ohms but since it may not be up to spec I hesitate to put a similar one in there. And the color codes seem way too high for the value. Anyone? Thanks.
    • JoeTTD
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    • crossover resistors vandersteen
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY
  10. El_Gringo

    Hello from Alabama

    New on the forum, guessing this is the place to do the intro, I have been into music and stereo equipment for some time, not new to this hobby although new on this forum. I have mostly vintage Adcom equipment, running B&W speakers and a pair of Vintage Vandersteens too, anyway, looking forward...
  11. IEHAGY

    Looking for bookshelf speaker reccs based on my system ...

    Hi y'all I would appreciate some advice in my hunt for some new speakers. I have assembled my current system around a pair of Vandersteen 2ce speakers and I like how it sounds but y am moving to a house with a smaller listening space and unfortunately I don't think the Vandersteens are going...
  12. IEHAGY

    Would a Juicy Music Blueberry mate well with a Mccormack power amp?

    Sorry if this is a stupid question. Just wondering because these are both dream pieces of equipment for me and wonder if its wise to look for both at the same time. My speakers are vandersteen 2ce. Thanks !
  13. thought91

    Vandersteen 5A Carbon Cabinet Rebuild

    Hello folks, I have just acquired some Vandersteen parts from AK member theoman, and was thinking some of you might be interested to see my project! I haven't started yet, but I will start working very soon. In the mean time, take a look at theoman's old thread...
    • thought91
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    • cabinet cabinet design cabinet repair diy frankensteen project vandersteen
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Speakers
  14. G

    Vandersteen 2 WQ sub replacing Power cable

    Hi, The power cable in my 2 WQ sub is very old and brittle and it might even be shorting out at times.This sub is a monster so I kind of want to repair it myself here at the house so that I don't get a hernia. But i don't want to start unscrewing stuff unless I know what the disassembly process...
    • gimmeagig
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    • repair subwoofer vandersteen
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  15. R

    Vintage 1977-78 Vandersteen II not 2 - HELP

    HI all - Well I am an old guy and have been collecting speakers since a teen. As with many others on these forums I have run into my share of GOLDEN finds at thrift stores and on Craigslist. Unfortunately, this post is in reference to a much less than GOLDEN (more like tin) find. Picked up a...
    • RetroSquad
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    • passive replacment retrofit vandersteen vandersteen 2 vintage vandersteen woofer replacment
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  16. G

    Two speakers i need to know more about

    Let's get this out of the way yamaha as2100 Lumin t1 Kimber 12tc That's it. I just stream tidal/MQA and play from my usb. I am at ~50/50 sit and listen vs walk around and listen. Like the Vandersteen sound but not really the positioning requirements. I am still thinking about the...
    • gravis82
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    • legacy classic hd opera quinta se opera speakers salk song tyler acoustics tyler acoustics halo 1 vandersteen vandersteen 2ce vandersteen 3a vienna acoustics
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Speakers
  17. F

    Repairing Vandersteen Model 2C Mids (?)

    I just picked up a pair of used Vandersteen Model 2CEs without testing because the price was so low. Get home, the tweeters and the woofer are in great condition, but there is a ton of crackling coming from the mids. I pulled down the sock on one of them to take a look and it is not grey or...
    • Furtwangler
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    • repair vandersteen
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY
  18. Bigboi33

    Decisions......Thiel CS1.2?.....Vandersteen 1C? 2CE?....or Paradigm?

    I'm having a hard time here.....Unsure which way to go. I really need the expertise of Audiokarma's finest. I have a choice on a pair of : 1) Thiel CS1.2 in Piano Black, still packed away in original boxes 2) Vandersteen 1C's in Black with original boxes 3) Vandersteen 2CE with sound anchor...
    • Bigboi33
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    • b&k energy paradigm pioneer spec thiel vandersteen
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Speakers
  19. ScooterMcTav

    Vancouver to Winnipeg?

    Found a set of Vandersteens in Vancouver I'd kind of like, but the seller won't ship. If you happen to be coming this way, let me know!
  20. L

    Vandersteen Model 2 Speakers

    Ive got a chance to pick up a pair of Vandersteen Model 2 speakers for $150. The sock needs to be replaced but from what i can tell they are in good shape otherwise. I did find a thread on here about how to replace the sock. My question is what are these things worth once theyre in good shape? I...
  21. Wildcat

    Vandersteen 2CE stand (and sock) dilemma

    I picked up a pair of the Vandersteen 2CEs just over a week ago. They are sounding fairly good, but did not come with any sort of stand. I haven't found stands yet for sale (used...I'm not buying new for these speakers), but I'm wondering if I should forgo the stands and just install some...
    • Wildcat
    • Thread
    • 2ce grill cloth socks sound anchor stand vandersteen
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Speakers
  22. goldswimmerb

    Help with some Vandersteen 2Ci's

    Hey guys, so my uncle recently put his old Vandersteen 2cis into my possession. I'm enjoying the a lot. However, Im noticing that on the left one that whenever it plays low frequencies at a higher volume that the low-frequency driver rattles. Im at a loss at what it could be as these speakers...
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