VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?The P-02/D-02 sound even better than they look - very pleased with them. Have exceeded my expectations.No clue when the speakers will arrive. I originally thought in a few weeks, but it loo... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?System edited: First look at the custom paint job on the VR-9SE Mk 2's as the crossovers are being built. Tons of internal bracing, 2" thick walls which will get additional treatment before complet... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?Don't need the workout!! Actually scheduled for white glove delivery via Pilot Air, plus I think Albert and Leif plan to be there as well to help set the speakers up to my room. At least that's the... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?Thanks Jeff - I really appreciate your kind words. With a little luck the cabinets will finally get to VSA from east coast paint and fabrication by the end of the week. I'm very curious how... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?Shipping delay - everything pushed back to end of week. GRRrrrr.... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?Sounds like my 9's will be getting crossovers, drivers, etc. next week. It starting to get REAL!! posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?Thanks Lloyd - I appreciate your good wishes. Trying not to count the days..... :-) posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?Speakers finally sold. Got less than I wanted for them, but seem to be going to a good home, so I can't be too disappointed. They leave tomorrow for the packer/craters, then Cali.New speake... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?Hi Lloyd-I bought these direct from the manufacturer with no dealer involvement whatsoever. Same for the purchase of the 9's. Albert VS is actively helping me try to sell the 7's and it looks l... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?SPeakers still for sale, at only $25,750. which is a TOTAL STEAL.Turns out Esoteric passes a greater amount of signal, by FAR, through its xlr connections than through its digital rca conne... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?Just added High Fidelity digital Ultimate Reference between my P-02 and D-02, connected through rca's. This was the only non-HF ic connection in my system. As such, it should break-in very quickly ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?If "the plan" works, I'll have the 9's for several months with my current Sig preamp before the upgrade to Statement level.Dev - your Statement dealer issue is with Kevin, not me,... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?Hi Guys - This discussion is good - actually learning a few tings. :-)I know some of the new Statement Preamps HAVE already been shipped. I also think they are available for audition in VAC... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?Mark-I totally agree with the Tannoy assessment - it was very average, at best, and totally wasted the caliber of the VAC gear that was there. I couldn't make CES this year, but heard the VAC r... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?So I've heard. I've got an order and a deposit in. Priority right now is selling my VR7SE Mk2's so that I have room for the VR9SE Mk2's which are almost ready. Please pass the info along if you get... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?Price reduced for final time posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?Need to sell VR-7se MK2's QUICKLY!! They will come with a 10 year FACTORY WARRANTY from VSA. 9's are ready early, so 7's need to move. Mk2 upgrade last year ($15K) included: 27 new Bypass c... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?Thanks Lloyd. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?Looks like VSA VR-9SE Mk2's will be replacing my 7's sometime in the first quarter of 2014. They seems to be the most practical "upgrade" since I already like the VSA sound. I also have t... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?Got to hear Rockport ALtairs this am in a solid state system. The speakers were gorgeous and the sound was a bit better than I expected. I think they would probably give my highly modified VR-7s a ... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Jeff's 2 channel listening roomC1D - Thanks for the response. I have a single-ended integrated in my office and there is no denying the SET special magic. It is very interesting to me that the Altairs can resolve well enough to ... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Jeff's 2 channel listening roomJeff-Impressive system! I have been told to hear the Altairs in my quest to improve my speakers. I have talked to Andy and a few dealers. Fortunately, there is a pair local that I might be ... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?In a moment of weakness/insanity, I got set up for CES. I'm going to be interested in SOTA speakers I haven't yet heard as well as starting to learn more about music servers and computer audio. Not... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?Hi Jeff-I don't expect the Statement Line Stage for at least 4 more weeks. I heard it with the rest of the Statement pieces at the RMAF a few weeks ago, but couldn't really pick out what was do... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?Dev- Mine was WOW because I had never heard my 450's at 100% before. When combined with the auto-bias and the various other mods to my speakers, etc., as well as the break-in of my SOTA cabling, I ... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment |