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Thread: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
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December 27, 2014, 12:37 AM #1
New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
Myles B. Astor, Senior Editor, PF, www.positive-feedback.com
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December 27, 2014, 12:45 AM #2
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
62k is a lot, I wonder where Richards head is at lately. he's also supposedly working on a 6-figure super speaker.
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December 27, 2014, 12:57 AM #3
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
Wow.
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December 27, 2014, 09:13 AM #4
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
Looks like some focused improvements on the original 7's both sonically and visually. But a $10K increase seems excessive for improvements (especially visually) that should have been included at $52K.
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December 27, 2014, 09:41 AM #5Mark
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December 27, 2014, 09:59 AM #6
New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
Well said. I've heard the original 7's many times. They are nice. Ok. Sure. Just not $52k nice IMO. At $62k now....I hope those improvements are substantial.
The 5's still might be the best bang for the buck in the whole Vandy lineup. But the Vandy speaker I love for the money is the 2 series.
Still not my cup of tea....but I can see why they have their fans.My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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December 27, 2014, 10:03 AM #7
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
On the other hand, Vanersteen's top speaker is 1/2 the cost or less than most of his competitors. Plus the "2" version is 1/2 active as it comes with it's own water cooled amplifier for the mid and top end. So all you need is a bass amp.
Interestingly the Model 7 speaker unless I'm mistaken hasn't been reviewed since 2010? Harley seems to find fault with the speaker's inability to play loud in a large room, being power hungry and you must sit in the sweet spot yo really hear the speaker. Wonder if that's changed? The 7s paired with the Atlas amplifiers are always one of my favorite rooms at the CES. Maybe because Richard only plays vinyl?
The curious thing though is his speakers always garner great reviews (hell in 1980 I almost bought a pair of his 2As for my first high-end speaker but instead opted for the Dollies), but I don't know of any reviewer that uses 7s or even 5s. Perhaps Richard doesn't leave his speakers on long term loan!Myles B. Astor, Senior Editor, PF, www.positive-feedback.com
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December 27, 2014, 10:11 AM #8
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
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December 27, 2014, 10:47 AM #9
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
Isn't this technology that Anthem created for their M1's?
http://youtu.be/vn7yLVUMwE0My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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December 27, 2014, 10:57 AM #10
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
Where Vandersteen screwed up was not charging $70k+ for his top speaker 15 years ago. He could be easily asking over $100k now.
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December 27, 2014, 11:17 AM #11
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
Richard and someone else designed the amp; it's is a pull-pull topology.
Back in the early '90s, a German company made a water cooled amplifier (long forgotten the name). It was kinda cute with colored, lighted water flowing around the amp. The sound couldn't have been too good; otherwise would remember!
Amusing Fremer review!
http://www.soundandvision.com/conten...plifier-page-2
Doesn't sound like Fritz was listening to the same amp:
http://www.ultraaudio.com/index.php/...ono-amplifiersMyles B. Astor, Senior Editor, PF, www.positive-feedback.com
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December 27, 2014, 11:59 AM #12
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
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December 27, 2014, 12:11 PM #13
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
Rob
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December 27, 2014, 01:54 PM #14
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
the seven has an integral class-d bass amp like the Model 5, they haven't used outboard bass amps since the model 4a from the early '90s. unless i missed it, i don't think the mono blocks come with the speaker at 62k. and I agree about the compression or inability to fill a room at loud levels. I've heard this on a number occasions even with ref250 driving the mid-top! I used to associate this with 1st order speaker deisgns, you can hear the driver over-lap and the sound field gets confused a loud levels, the big thiels did this too. IMO, the 5 carbons are the sweet spot and best all-rounder an especially good buy used.
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December 27, 2014, 01:56 PM #15
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
Thanks Rob I thought there was a bass amp but didn't see it mentioned on the website.
And yes, think you're right about the other amp. Misread the lit. The amp isn't cheap and IIRC pushes the price of the speaker into six figure territory. Still, you get an amp optimally matched to the drivers plus you don't need pull your hair out buying the perfect to partner say like with a Wilson, Magico, Rockport, etc. A different approach to the active speaker puzzle and you know the amp isn't an afterthought Class D amp. But I couldn't buy it because it lacks DSP.Myles B. Astor, Senior Editor, PF, www.positive-feedback.com
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December 27, 2014, 02:03 PM #16
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
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December 27, 2014, 02:07 PM #17
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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December 27, 2014, 02:08 PM #18
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
it would be forgiven at 10k but not super speaker territory. that said, if you're in a 'normal' sized listening room it might be a moot point. my So Cal dealer had both the 5 carbon and 7s in appropriately sized rooms and the 5s were my favorite and played as loud as anyone could stand.
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December 27, 2014, 02:14 PM #19
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
Myles B. Astor, Senior Editor, PF, www.positive-feedback.com
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December 27, 2014, 02:18 PM #20
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
Not by me. If you can't produce a loudspeaker for $10k that will play as loud as a reasonable person could ask for while retaining the sound qualities we expect from a high-end speaker, you need to find another business to be in. The first place cheap stereo systems usually show themselves is when you goose up the volume to try and attain realistic sounding playback levels and Humpty Dumpty comes tumbling down off the wall. You expect that with a cheap system, but not when you start spending some serious coin.
And speaking of Humpty Dumpty, there are some high-end speaker companies who have had egg on their face recently caused by releasing expensive speakers into the market that had to be recalled for driver replacement. How did they not know that their drivers fell apart when turned up? Do they not listen before they release their speakers? Do they listen at whisper levels?Micro Seiki SX-8000 air bearing table, SME 312s arm, SME 3012R arn, Dynavector XV-1s cartridge, Lyra Etna SL cartridge, ARC Ref 3 phono stage, Otari MX-55 2 track R2R, Ampex 350 tape repros, Roon Nucleus Plus music server, HiFi Rose 150B DAC, ARC Ref 6, ARC Ref 75 with KT-150s, Parasound JC5 amp , JBL 4345 speakers, Viero Equilibro Level 3 speaker cables, and Definitive Technology Ref subs.
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December 27, 2014, 02:21 PM #21
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
Another way to look at this is what would you expect from a $70,000 car? Look at the engineering in a $70,000 vehicle vs $70,000 speakers.
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December 27, 2014, 02:28 PM #22
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
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December 27, 2014, 02:33 PM #23
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
Mark, when i say 10k i'm thinking of the many popular panel speakers on the market like Maggies, ML, Quad etc. imo, you can't have your cake and eat it too under 10 grand w/ panel speakers - something is always missing.
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December 27, 2014, 02:41 PM #24Micro Seiki SX-8000 air bearing table, SME 312s arm, SME 3012R arn, Dynavector XV-1s cartridge, Lyra Etna SL cartridge, ARC Ref 3 phono stage, Otari MX-55 2 track R2R, Ampex 350 tape repros, Roon Nucleus Plus music server, HiFi Rose 150B DAC, ARC Ref 6, ARC Ref 75 with KT-150s, Parasound JC5 amp , JBL 4345 speakers, Viero Equilibro Level 3 speaker cables, and Definitive Technology Ref subs.
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December 27, 2014, 06:27 PM #25
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
I like the V7s. Indeed, have never heard them played loud.
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December 27, 2014, 11:29 PM #26
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
The current Model 5 speaker in the lineup is the : Model 5A Carbon (not 5C)
Agreed, but this depends on the intent of the system. Some are not built to play at "realistic" levels.
I do admit to uncorking the system from time to time (probably more than I should!). As such, I expect it to keep its composure when doing so whether it's Pink Floyd's The Wall or Tchaikovsky! And, yes I’ve heard some Vandersteen speakers do incredibly dynamic things that defy many unfounded "won't play loud" rumors.
You still can do that, Myles. You may just have to trust me on this one for now.
DreLast edited by Dre_J; December 27, 2014 at 11:37 PM. Reason: built
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December 28, 2014, 10:15 AM #27
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
It's nice to see you again Dre
Mark
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January 5, 2015, 02:38 PM #28
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January 5, 2015, 03:54 PM #29
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January 5, 2015, 04:33 PM #31
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
When I heard the 7 mk1 years ago I liked what I heard a lot. Did not hear them cranked up though. They are very transparent and natural which I appreciate. With the right amps I would imagine they should be able to play loud well?
Please let us know your impressions Dre.Sean
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January 5, 2015, 07:44 PM #32
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
Myles B. Astor, Senior Editor, PF, www.positive-feedback.com
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January 5, 2015, 08:39 PM #33
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
+1 I've heard the Vandy 7's many times paired with the Aesthetix Atlas Signature Monos and the sound was sublime. The positives were a huge soundstage, holographic and lifelike imaging and ultra smooth treble. The one negative was the powered subwoofer, which when turned up too high, sounds a lot like home theater. Richard sets the bass boost way too high for my taste. When backed down to a reasonable level, the bass is much more palpable and believable.
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January 6, 2015, 12:11 AM #34
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
Sean
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January 6, 2015, 10:07 AM #35
Re: New Vandersteen Model 7 Mk. 2
Myles B. Astor, Senior Editor, PF, www.positive-feedback.com
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Technics RS1506 reel-to-reel with low inductance Flux Magnetic heads, Doshi Audio EVO tapestage, AudioQuest Dragon Zero, Audience FrontRow, Ensemble PC, Skogrand, Kubala-Sosna Realization speaker cable, Ikigai Kangai speaker cable, SRA Craz 3/OHIO 2.3 platforms and Symposium ISIS/Ultra rack/platforms, Silver Circle Tchaik 6 PLC.
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I recently purchased a very high-end DAC and now want to use my T2 only as a streamer. I also have a Nucleus+, which I use as my Roon Core. I subscribe to both Qobuz and Tidal. While I understand...
Question using T2 as a streamer...