Alright, finally got everything setup and finalized (will post some pics later tonight if anyone is interested). Same setup as before audio wise, with the addition of an Audio Magic Stealth Mini Power Conditioner...and the more I listen the more amazed I am at how much depth that the VR-2s give to music that I thought I had heard before. I have been playing studio recordings that I thought sounded great before and been amazed at how much more full the sound is. Then I play the same recording on my downstairs playback (pioneer elite DV-45a->3000ES->Tannoy M3s, and the same recording sounds lifeless...and this isnt a knock on the tannoys as I think they sound good, but more of a positive thought on how amazing the VR-2s sound. And by biamping these speakers (200W per speaker right now), I find that I can listen at much lower volumes than I had in the past and still enjoy a big soundstage and the clarity I get at higher volumes...
At the price for B-Stock VR-2s, I am not sure there is a better value out there...my next step will be to spike these as I am still dialing in the image and since I dont have as much opportunity to go higher volumes than I have in the past with Abby in the house, I am going to put it off until I am sure I have them perfectly spaced...
have your tried a side by side comparison between the DV45 and 2900 yet?
I just got around to this this week and the results were mixed. From an Audio perspective, I preferred the 2900, both feeding the Arcam digitally and analog. Not exactly sure what I am hearing, but the difference is there...it sounds on the surface to be a little more clarity, especially on the high notes...
from a video perspective though, the pioneer wins hands down. The 2900 pic is silightly grainy and not as sharp as the pioneer pic is. This is being viewed on my Sony 50" SXRD set.
So I moved the pioneer back downstairs to the family room and I think I am going to order the oppo unit in the next few weeks to give that a shot for video...will post as I get more results...
next step is I want to get a center and two surround speakers. I had thought about the VR-1s as surrounds, but I just dont have enough space in the room..so I am really looking for something smaller...maybe even wall mountable for the surrounds...I know B&W makes some units in this space...so any input is appreciated. Also looking for input on the center channel as well. Would like to get something that can use a full 100W and not sound thin. I had looked at the VS unit, but I have read mixed reviews about how it sounds...Given the fact that my music listening is pretty much completely 2 channel, I am not as concerned about mixing brands...really interested in quality..
appreciate any and all input as always!