miketuason

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Speakers
Agreed on Vandersteen 2CE SIGNATURE OR SIGNATURE II 
Vandersteen 2ce Signature and Signature 2?
I had one that didn’t have the 30th anniversary sticker it it had the “II” at the end of the serial number. 
Vandersteen 2ce Signature and Signature 2?
I am a Vandersteen 2CE Sig 2 owner for the past seven years and it’s being driven by my McIntosh monoblocks MC601 (600 watts) and all I can say is wow! The 2CE Sig 2 really woke up surprisingly it can handle the power of my amp without any problem... 
Amp - preamp or integrated
Lobinero, I have the Vandersteen 2CE Sig II and I’m driving it with the McIntosh MC601 monoblocks (600 watts) and the McIntosh C2300 Tube preamp. I which I could have come over and listen to my system because I reall swear by this kind of set up, ... 
Looking for the best Preamp with a phono circuit built in
I’m very happy with my McIntosh C2300 tube preamp, very audiophile sounding. 
Recommendation on power amp
I highly recommend McIntosh amps and it fits your budget well. 
Buy 12ax7 tube
I use Telefunken smooth plate on my McIntosh C2300 MC phono stage and Gold Lion gold plated pins, cryogenic treated for my line stage. 
What area or country do you live in ?
Cerritos, California  
Stereo Amp
I’ve heard the McIntosh MC452 paired with the B&W and it sounded amazing, I also knew a lot of people who bought the MC452 and all of them love it. Macs always underrated their amp. 
Beware!!! Everyone and all American citizen, you must not buy anything from BH Hi-Fi
Use a different phone to call them, the reason they’re not answering is because they recognize you number already. 
Do you ever do this before you listen?
I do all the time specially when I’m in the airplane during taking off and landing. 
Anyone else noticed TRIANGLEART PREAMPLIFIER is almost identical Canary CA-906
greg63, that’s the funniest thing I ever heard. 
Speaker suggestions
A used Vandersteen 2CE Signature II or the 3A Signature for $3000 or less. Purely design and made in the USA 
Buying my 1st new LP in 42 years..Suggestions?
What type of music do you listen to? I have so many to suggest and they are all audiophile quality. 
Speakers with the most detailed midrange? (non-ESL/planar)
My vote is on Vandersteen Speakers, truly very detailed mids and highs.