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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Great perspective Matt. It truly is a gift 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
MattYou are so right in getting the room right. As you know the Sevens can be dialed in to take care of most room issues. I also wanted to mention to take a look at the Synergistic Research family of room treatment products. Some of them seem far ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
MattI am not aware of many except Vandersteen that meet that list of criteria. I think you are thinking in the right direction of the technologies etc that you should be evaluating. I also think there is no substitue for being able to tune the bas... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
MattGo down to John at Audio Connection in Verona NJ and listen to his Vandy Sevens and then deciide if they are to much for your room. His room is about that same size and they sound great there. It will be the best decison you every made to make... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
MattHow are you making out on the Bricasti M1 shootout with your ODSE?Jeff 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
CTSooner well said 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
A hotel room is no indication of how they sound in a properly set up listening room. Like you said thats why we have choices. We each like have different opinions and likes and dislikes. For my money there is no comparison. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
MattRichard Vandersteen designs and builds his own amp for the speakers as far as I know. I understand your comment about the powered speakers. However I can tell you for sure whatever amp, preamp, cable etc you change in your system does make a c... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
If your prepared to spend the kinda of money the Sevens are and it sounds like you are, You would make the biggest mistake of your life if you don't give them your highest consideration in this decision. Just last night I was in MD at a dealer whe... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
MattI curious why you eliminated the Vandy Sevens. Seems like the three you have chosen are not in the same league as the Sevens. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
MattMake sure the M1 is the latest Version 1.22 with the linear power supply or it wouldn't be worth you time and for sure is not a true idea of what the M1 sounds like. It is a major sound upgrade over the older version.Jeff 
Vandersteen Seven Review
Thanks for the comments on the Vandy's. Its great when our spouses join in on this hobby and enjoy the hobby as we. The 5A carbons are amazing at their price point and even more so speak to the value of the Vandersteen brand. It great you have a g... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
MattMake sure the M1 is the latest Version 1.22 with the linear power supply or it wouldn't be worth you time and for sure is not a true idea of what the M1 sounds like. It is a major sound upgrade over the older version.Jeff 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
MattMake sure the M1 is the latest Version 1.22 with the linear power supply or it wouldn't be worth you time and for sure is not a true idea of what the M1 sounds like. It is a major sound upgrade over the older version.Jeff 
Vandersteen Seven Review
CtsoonerI appreciate your posts on this thread. I really like the Treos like you have and am considering a pair for the fronts on a new home theater system. Its great we have a dealer like John to support us on our systems. Maybe next time he has ...