So sorry, forgot to add the system I've been evaluating, and enjoying, the Model 1's with. The system in the photo below is what I would normally show the 1's with - all matched to a price that goes hand in hand with the Model 1's.
For starters, the Line Magnetic 211 integrated, on the bottom shelf, is more than enough power to drive the 1's to an astounding volume level, even for some of you! (you know who you are). Above that we have that amazing CD player, also from Line Magnetic, the 215CD. It is one honey of a disc player, with both optical and coaxial digital outputs. I can't say enough about it, yet for the time being- and to spare you- we'll move on to the next shelf. The other source in this system starts with the Audio Research LP1 phono stage, a remarkable moving magnet only phono preamp. Great for most any moving magnet or high output moving coil cartridge, it's being used here with a step up, the Auditorium A23 step up transformer, which mates perfectly with the lower output moving coil cartridge being used here, the EMT TSD15. Lovely sounding cartridge. The TSD15's output is low enough that it needs additional gain than what the LP1 can give, hence the A23 SUT. Art Dudley of Stereophile wrote years ago, I think when he headed the Listener, that often the best combo for a low output cartridge is a MM phono stage in conjunction with a MC step up transformer. Listening to this combo I have no doubt he's right. Reigning supreme on top, and rightly so, is the Well Tempered Lab Amadeus turntable. Whether in this system with the Vandy 1's, or the reference system in the next room, this table leads the way to musical bliss. More on that later, much more.
For starters, the Line Magnetic 211 integrated, on the bottom shelf, is more than enough power to drive the 1's to an astounding volume level, even for some of you! (you know who you are). Above that we have that amazing CD player, also from Line Magnetic, the 215CD. It is one honey of a disc player, with both optical and coaxial digital outputs. I can't say enough about it, yet for the time being- and to spare you- we'll move on to the next shelf. The other source in this system starts with the Audio Research LP1 phono stage, a remarkable moving magnet only phono preamp. Great for most any moving magnet or high output moving coil cartridge, it's being used here with a step up, the Auditorium A23 step up transformer, which mates perfectly with the lower output moving coil cartridge being used here, the EMT TSD15. Lovely sounding cartridge. The TSD15's output is low enough that it needs additional gain than what the LP1 can give, hence the A23 SUT. Art Dudley of Stereophile wrote years ago, I think when he headed the Listener, that often the best combo for a low output cartridge is a MM phono stage in conjunction with a MC step up transformer. Listening to this combo I have no doubt he's right. Reigning supreme on top, and rightly so, is the Well Tempered Lab Amadeus turntable. Whether in this system with the Vandy 1's, or the reference system in the next room, this table leads the way to musical bliss. More on that later, much more.
A proper companion system for the Vandersteen Model 1's, coupled together with Audioquest Type4 loudspeaker cable. Schedule an appointment for a listen. Definitely a sum greater than the parts alone. And that's the whole point of the Haven, which is/has been rarely done in our area.
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