I said


That sounds like a hell of a system for the money.


Arny said


Focus on that word: "hell".

I said


So you think this system wouls sound anything less than excellent?

Arny said


IME Vandersteens are kinda inefficient to be well-matched to your typical
thermionic figurative peanut-whistle.

Not an answer to the question. I'll guess you haven't heard this system. So
what is your experience with the Vandersteeens?

I said


Vandersteen 2Ces, with the Jolida amp and CD player? Have you ever
heard this combo?

Arny said


Hey, its the old mix and match components until you find something that
someone has never heard and then claim unique knowledge game. It's an old
newsgroup gambit. Lame.

IOW no. I figured as much. Yet you claim it sounds like hell.

I said


Have you ever heard the Vandersteens?

Arny said


I've heard Vandersteens on several occasions, though only with amps that
matched their modest efficiency.

How did they sound to you? Like hell?