Channel Islands System (Opinions needed)

by vphill on Opinions Please
My System
ciaudio monoblock
source stuff
vr-1 speaker

Description

My start in the world of audio.

Question: Should I get...

a. 2 power cables for the monoblocks

b. Ultimate Outlet and use the supplied cords

c. A real digital cable

Which our of these would make the biggest difference.

Thanks for your help
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Components Toggle details

    • Channel Island Audio VMB-1
    40wpc monoblocks
    • Channel Island Audio VPC-1
    Passive Preamp
    • Channel Island Audio VDA-1
    Great little DAC especially for the money
    • Channel Island Audio VAC-1
    Upgraded power supply for the VDA-1
    • Von Schweikert Audio VR-1
    Nice dark cherry
    • NAD 502
    Doesn't like CDR's
    • Kimber Cable PBJ 1-Meter (2)
    From DAC to Pre and then from Pre to Power Amps
    • Kimber Cable 8TC
    6 foot speaker cables with spades on one end and bananas on the other
    • Von Schweikert Audio VR Stands
    The stands made for the speakers

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Intersting system. I had the DAC/VAC and the 502 but not at the same time. My 502 died almost 7 years ago. How does the 502 compare with and without the CI DAC/VAC in the loop?

In regards to upgrades, I'd go with powercords.

viggen

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