VAC & VSA - 2-Channel Smileage, PMD

Sam + Dev -I am at least to the stage of measuring my available space for these new toys. It didn't hurt when Albert VS told me yesterday that the Statement 450's were the best amps he had ever...

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VAC & VSA - 2-Channel Smileage, PMD

Dev- I was impressed with the K-01, although a little less so when told it was using a standalone rubidium clock as well(which I already own). I'm sure it also has a pretty good internal clock ...

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VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?

Dev- I was impressed with the K-01, although a little less so when told it was using a standalone rubidium clock as well(which I already own). I'm sure it also has a pretty good internal clock ...

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Sam-I've resisted so far..... Closest I've come is a discussion about the VAC Statement 450 monos with Kevin Hayes. That will DEFINITELY NOT be an impulse buy, if I EVER get them .. :-)

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VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?

Sam-I've resisted so far..... Closest I've come is a discussion about the VAC Statement 450 monos with Kevin Hayes. That will DEFINITELY NOT be an impulse buy, if I EVER get them .. :-)

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VAC & VSA - 2-Channel Smileage, PMD

Great to see old friends at RMAF this weekend as well as making some new ones! Already heard Nola Baby Grand speakers and Esoteric K-01 SOTA CD/SACD player/dac, both on my short list to hear this w...

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VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?

Great to see old friends at RMAF this weekend as well as making some new ones! Already heard Nola Baby Grand speakers and Esoteric K-01 SOTA CD/SACD player/dac, both on my short list to hear this w...

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VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?

That's great news! I had a hunch it would be something "simple" - the tough part is figuring out which "simple" thing it is!! Sometimes THAT takes weeks/months.... :-) This is another handy...

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VAC & VSA - 2-Channel Smileage, PMD

That's great news! I had a hunch it would be something "simple" - the tough part is figuring out which "simple" thing it is!! Sometimes THAT takes weeks/months.... :-) This is another handy...

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VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?

John - Glad you hit upon a solution that works for you. As you point out, different pieces have different effects in different systems. That is part of the joy of this hobby, but also a source of f...

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VAC & VSA - 2-Channel Smileage, PMD

John - Glad you hit upon a solution that works for you. As you point out, different pieces have different effects in different systems. That is part of the joy of this hobby, but also a source of f...

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VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?

Sorry you are having a problem. What I did was replace the 2 center fronts with the Treasures first, followed by the outsides several weeks later. I have no experience at all with the Psvanes, so c...

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VAC & VSA - 2-Channel Smileage, PMD

Sorry you are having a problem. What I did was replace the 2 center fronts with the Treasures first, followed by the outsides several weeks later. I have no experience at all with the Psvanes, so c...

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VAC, Vitus, and Montana

Art-Wow, they're gorgeous! Knowing what is inside them, I'm sure they sound even better than they look and will only get better. Congratulations!!Harve

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Audio Destination

Art-Wow, they're gorgeous! Knowing what is inside them, I'm sure they sound even better than they look and will only get better. Congratulations!!Harve

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VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?

Despite your attempt to blame ME for how great your tube system sounds now, you need to accept the fact that it is all YOUR fault, since you made the buying decisions. :-) I'm glad you are ...

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VAC & VSA - 2-Channel Smileage, PMD

Despite your attempt to blame ME for how great your tube system sounds now, you need to accept the fact that it is all YOUR fault, since you made the buying decisions. :-) I'm glad you are ...

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VAC & VSA - 2-Channel Smileage, PMD

System still improving as Black Treasures start to break in - apx 80 hrs so far.

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VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?

System still improving as Black Treasures start to break in - apx 80 hrs so far.

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VAC & VSA - 2-Channel Smileage, PMD

System edited: Added 4 Shuguang Black Treasure CV-181-Z to each amp. So far, sound is noticeably more organic, open, extended and true to the music. Changed the center 2 first, per VAC, and got abo...

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VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?

System edited: Added 4 Shuguang Black Treasure CV-181-Z to each amp. So far, sound is noticeably more organic, open, extended and true to the music. Changed the center 2 first, per VAC, and got abo...

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VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?

Well, so much for "waiting for winter"... I will probably be purchasing a new DD-15 Plus in San Diego in a few days. Delivery expected at month end. Still don't have the Treasures yet - they are ap...

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VAC & VSA - 2-Channel Smileage, PMD

Well, so much for "waiting for winter"... I will probably be purchasing a new DD-15 Plus in San Diego in a few days. Delivery expected at month end. Still don't have the Treasures yet - they are ap...

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Audio Destination

They are "GIANTER".... Have fun Art.

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VAC, Vitus, and Montana

They are "GIANTER".... Have fun Art.

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