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Music sounds good. I like the VAC a lot. It replaced my VTL MB-450s. I would like to hear into the music a little more. So, I am planning to add a sub-panel on the otherside of the wall where my rack sits. I have 15' of the JPS A/C cable for 3 outlets and I an using standard 10 guage for the other three. I will let everyone if I hear a difference.

I am also soon to send my speakers to Bobby for the Magic Modification.

Then, I am planning to ask Michael Wolff for two gain Cords to try on the VAC. I am very impressed with the Source Cords on my Transport and DAC.

Finally, I also want to try a few other 6SN7s if anyone has any ideas.

Long-term my goal is to try a Lamm M1.2, a Tenor Hybrid 150, or a Dartzeel NHB-108.

Since I have 3 young children, I have a locking Salamander Synergy twin 40 between and a couple of feet to the rear of my speakers. I think this could be a limiting factor for the best performance. So, I have considered drilling holes in the base of it and having two Sistrum racks side by side in side the Salamander.

I have no room treatments in a basement that is 18' on the speaker wall, 26' deep and 7-8' high. This adjoins another room of the same dimension. The whole room is divided by a drywalled staircase that starts at the speaker wall and extends 1/2 way into the room .

If anyone has any suggestions, I would certainly appreciate them.
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    • Accustic Arts Drive I
    Beautifully built. Using Michael Wolff's Source Cord
    • Audio Logic 24 mxl
    with Siemens 7308 gold pins, Ridge Street MSE Digital Cable, and Michael Wolff Source Cord on the Mapleshade Triple Points, 2" Maple Board, and Iso Blocks
    • First Sound Presence Deluxe mkII
    Cryoed Telefunken 1960s W/Valis Points
    • VAC 70/70 MKIII
    Brimar Black Base 6SN7s
    • Merlin Music Systems VSM millennium
    with all modifications
    • Cardas Golden Reference
    • Cardas Golden Reference
    • Balanced Power Technology 3.5 Ultra
    with BPT power cable
    • Michael Wolff Source Cords
    For Transport and DAC
    • Michael Wolff Gain Cords
    For amp and preamp

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How would you compare the sound of the VAC to the VTL?

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looks like it sounds awesome -- i've always wondered how the merlins would work with my VAC 70/70. i'd try kenrad black glass vt231 in the vac...

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