Tvad,
I originally thought that I also preferred the APL thru my VAC pre but after more listening sessions, I decided without the pre was preferred. Tough choice though.

jose21 March 06, 2005 05:50

System edited: Replaced my VAC Renaissance MKII last month with the Placette Passive Linestage Preamp. Modified by Guy Hammel w/HT-bypass and mute function. Transparency is as advertised with no loss of dynamics. As much as I loved the VAC, the APL 3910 CDP player sounded better without a preamp so I could not justify keeping an $8K pre for HT bypass and a tuner.

jose21 February 26, 2005 10:45

System edited: APL 3910. Replaced my Proceed PMDT for DVD/CD playback.

jose21 December 17, 2004 07:49

testing

jose21 July 24, 2004 18:48

System edited: Just added a VAC Renaissance MK II preamp.

jose21 May 29, 2004 06:36

hosefab,
I can't comment on how they'll match with your equipment (never heard the Aragon, Aurum pre) but I absolutely love them for 2 ch. My room is not that big (13x18x9) and the rear of the speakers are about 24" from the rear wall(using the long wall). Dali says 10" is minimum but I think you'll need at least 18".
I've read a few posts about the MS4 being on the bright side, but that is not my experience at all. I am using a tube pre/dac though, but every once in a while I'd listen thru my lexicon pre just for kicks. Of course it doesn't sound nearly as good but I still would not call that presentation bright.
Just make sure your dealer will take them back just in case you don't like them.

jose21 April 15, 2004 03:22

Hi Bon,
Thanks for the kind comments. The speakers are 24" from the back wall. I can't bring them out any further or they'll be sitting on my lap ;-)
I'm pretty happy for now with the soundstage and depth but hopefully I can save up for a plasma next year and get rid of the "big box" in between. It's not so easy getting rid of my RPTV 'cause I just love the picture and I watch lots of movies.
Just replaced the tubes in my DAC with Bendix 5852/Telefunken 6DJ8 NOS and all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!

jose21 April 01, 2004 02:57

System edited: Just added pics.

jose21 December 27, 2003 20:33

System edited: Upgraded from NHTs to the DALI Euphonia MS4/CS4.

jose21 November 06, 2003 04:02

System edited: Just added the VAC standard preamp LE as the last piece for my 2ch enjoyment.

jose21 August 29, 2003 02:52

System edited: Have gone with Pure Note Epsilon interconnects. After many, many months of cable demos, I can say that I'm staying with these. Thanks to Pure Note.

jose21 May 13, 2003 22:08

System edited: Have been demoing Audience AU24 interconnects between pre and amp the last week or so. Very neutral and precise. I understand why many like them but I find it a little "dry" sounding and uninvolving in my system. Have the AZ Martrix II coming in later in the week. Hopefully will be more to my liking.

jose21 April 08, 2003 05:05

System edited: Just got an Audio Note DAC 2.1x balanced. Will post more after 200hrs of burn-in. More "air" and increased depth are most noticable after 15 mins.

jose21 March 08, 2003 07:20

System edited: Recently received VD NITES PC and digital cables. Straight into the wall without the Brickwall surge protector, the PC's benefits were immediate. Less haze, deeper soudstage/bass, quieter background noise ...(I know, I know it, it's a cliche...but they're TRUE.) Clarity without a hint of brightness in 2ch(....this from the LEX MC12). Was going to invest on a good 2ch preamp but now I'm not sure I need it. Still not sure about the NITE digital though. I might still prefer the "sound" of my Acoustic Zen MC2. I'll wait another 200 or so more hrs. before I decide.

jose21 February 14, 2003 05:33

David,
How do you like your 3.3s? I was originally set to get them but my dealer gave me a great deal on the VT3s. Those 2.5is' are great speakers, especially for the price. 2 of my buddies have 4 all around and a center. Nice sound.

foreverhifi2000,
I know what you mean about the display. Unfortunately, I can't do it in my present room. Those plasmas are looking really good though.

Thanks guys and happy listening,
Jose.

jose21 December 10, 2002 03:53

Ivanj, jazz with a little bit of a "pop" flavor, a little more lively, sort of like "lounge" music. Just a change of pace. No particular artists, I just know the sound when I hear it. By acid rock, do you mean like Pink Floyd, Greatful Dead, J.J.,Creedance.."60s-early 70s??? If it is, it's nothing close, but Floyd's cool...

jose21 December 09, 2002 08:47

Hey there JD3. Nice system you have. Before the HGS-15, I had the 1012, and the FSR-12. Both were just OK, so in came the HGS-15, bass in a different league. It broke after a year so I sent the amp in to Velodyne and they upgraded it at no charge to the series II(so I was told).
Love my FM. Have a great station(88.3)close by that plays 24 hr. jazz. Any and all types of jazz/bossa nova are fine with me, even acid jazz(when I'm in the mood).
Get yourself a chance to listen to the VT3s. Great prices now that they're discontinued. If you like the "sound" of your VT2s, you'll be amazed by the VT3s.

jose21 December 08, 2002 08:51

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