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Vandersteen 2ce upgrade?

It's time to move on from my beloved 2ce's. I'm one of the 10,000 who bought them and now I need to move up. They have been wonderful for the last 10 years but it's time. I'm looking for advice on speakers to consider. My budget is $ 1500 used. I'm using an ARC D-75 but plan to upgrade that later. I listen to Jazz, Opera, Classical at reasonable levels. Anyone out there go through this journey? Any suggestions appreciated.
John
jfh
jfh OP
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Chazzbo:
Have you compared the Mag 1.6 or 3.5 to the ML CLS? They seem to running in a horse race neck to neck. I have a pair of Acoustat 1+1 at work and the openess of the planar sound is remarkable. I must say I'm tempted.
John
jfh OP
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Anyone compare audio physic tempo with coincident partial eclipse? They coming down to thr choices.
John
desilets
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I have 2ce's driven by a Counterpoint SA-20, and I like the sound very well for light classical and chamber music, but it really gets a bit boomy and underdetailed when I am playing heavy symphony or rock. (I will confess my room could use more work too!) I am considering adding 1 or 2 2wq's to get the bass of the 2ces, and perhaps bi-amping with a second SA-20 (or 220). As a last resort, I may try a SS amp like a Rowland or Pass.
lngbruno
210 posts
 
I added one 2w and it was the perfect match for my room and my electronic equipment.
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