I am listening to a VAC Renaissance Preamplifier with the Renaissance phono stage. The phono accommodates either MM or MC cartridges. I prefer the VAC to my former Pass Xono/Conrad Johnson 16LS combination.
I cannot account for the fact that the VAC preamps have not received more press. I find the sound of the VAC Renaissance Preamp to be absolutely first class. The build quality seems to be way over the top. Finally, Kevin Hayes and VAC do everything to make working with them a true pleasure.
As audiophiles, we all have a tendency to buy what has been well-reviewed so that we can turn around and sell that piece into a market that has been conditioned by the magazines. We are somewhat less inclined to make up our minds for ourselves. I am guilty of this transgression but, in this case, went out and got the VAC for myself. I tried it in my system and liked it a whole lot.
Don't let the lack of press fool you; the VAC preamps are terrific. Try one.
I cannot account for the fact that the VAC preamps have not received more press. I find the sound of the VAC Renaissance Preamp to be absolutely first class. The build quality seems to be way over the top. Finally, Kevin Hayes and VAC do everything to make working with them a true pleasure.
As audiophiles, we all have a tendency to buy what has been well-reviewed so that we can turn around and sell that piece into a market that has been conditioned by the magazines. We are somewhat less inclined to make up our minds for ourselves. I am guilty of this transgression but, in this case, went out and got the VAC for myself. I tried it in my system and liked it a whole lot.
Don't let the lack of press fool you; the VAC preamps are terrific. Try one.