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Vac Renaissance Signature Mark II vs. Cary SLP-05

Hello all,

Just wondering what people think of using a VAC Renaissance Signature Mark II vs using a Cary SLP-05 with a Cary PH-302 phono stage? Has anyone compared the two, and if so, which sounds better? I currently own the VAC, but my friend thinks the Cary combination would be better, mostly because he doesn't like 12AX7 tubes which are used in the VAC's phono section vs 6SN7's used in the Cary. Thanks in advamce.
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kelsey228 OP
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I'm sorry, I guess the PH-302 uses 6SL7's instead of 6SN7's. The SLP-05 uses the 6SN7's.
andr
109 posts
 
Try 5751 tubes in the 12AX7 positions. I've rolled such tubes in my VAC Standard LE and am very satisfied with the results. Tried many combinations and witnessed changes in the sonic signature, soundstaging and overall presentation.

Have a look at "Joes tube lore" in the internet. Even your friend could like the 12AX7 type of tubes by choosing the right ones for your VAC. And it is a less costly decision than selling to replace it by another unit.

The VAC Renaissance MK II is a fine machine, with a strong reputation, that deserves to be heard under different tube configurations before beeing replaced by something else.
rhljazz
1,254 posts
 
Try a set of Stillpoints under the VAC. I've tried a lot of tweaks and the Stillpoints make the most dramatic difference of any tweak.
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