mrjstark

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Amps for Vandersteen Quatro
I drive my Quatros with Cyber 800 mono blocks connected with Audioquest cables. 
Vandersteen Quatro
Hi !!! I personally prefer wood over standard version but refuse to pay $3000 extra for it. I own standard version & I'm happy with it. Drive them with Cyber 800mono blocks. 
Anyone heard the Consonance Cyber 800 amps?
I own Cyber 800 for about a year and I'm very happy with them . I got them from a N.J show room of "Quest for Sound" . I talk to Steve (owner of the store & dealer for Opera Audio line) before the show about these amp. but simply could not com... 
New York, New York - Audio Stores?????
EarsNova is definitely the worst dealer in N.Y , and may be the country. Me & my friend were looking to addition Vandersteen Qutros . I live in N.Y he lives in N.J but we both work for the same company & share the same hobby HiFi & mus... 
Why are you here? ...music or equipment
MUSIC THRU THE BEST EQUIPMENT. 
Do you rember your first?
Yes she was the best ! 
What's more important; sound or brand name?
SOUND , SOUND , SOUND AND ONE MORE TIME SOUND !!!!!!!! 
What is your cost for each system category ?
I spend 30% on speakers ,30% on amps , 30% on source , 10% on cables & then i bag my boss for raise. 
vandersteen 2ce sig/ 3a sig power requirements
Vandersteen speakers usually match very well with tubes. Between 70 - 120 should do just fine. I drive my Quatros with 78 watts per Chanel cyber 800 mono blocks. 
TV's... what does the typical audiophile have?
Westinghouse LCD 1080p 47 inch. & optoma 70 dlp 720p. 
Universal Remotes for hifi components?
Harmony 1000 works for me . Very easy & cooool ! 
tweak, do they realy bring improvement?
Some do , some don't. 
Equalizers anyone?
Yes TacT 2.0 works for me. One of my components i would not sell. 
Low watt system for rock,electronica?
I'm not sure what is your budget. But if you are on very small budget Zu druids & Trends digital amp is a good eco. match. And if your budget permits sonos wireless system connected to dac & your preamp. In my opinion the best budget frien... 
New York, New York - Audio Stores?????
I must agree " IN LIVING STEREO " may be the best & most friendly shop in New York !