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VAC sigma triode preamp?

Wondering if anyone has any experience with these? Very little info about them on the web - they don't seem to have been reviewed anywhere. Released in 2008 as best I can tell, 6-7k range. One is available with the MM/MC option for what seems like a decent price and I'm curious. I currently run a Shindo Auriegies MM into a Primaluna Dialogue Premium amp and while I love the Shindo sound not having a remote is proving challenging for me. I've also been very curious about VAC gear for a while, been close a few times on pulling the trigger for a Phi 200. Thanks - Dave
davelarz
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markblom
34 posts
 
Was wondering if you bought the VAC Sigma Triode preamp and what your thoughts were? 
I have the preamp and have found getting the right combination of tubes is critical and it can sound Amazing much better than the Conrad Johnson Premier 3 it replaced. 
I am a bit shocked that this preamp is not more popular but they probably didn't sell to many of them. I find the newer VAC stuff as with most brands have priced themselves way out of reach for most people.   
ebm
9,311 posts
 
If the older model sounds great then buy it and enjoy.
davelarz OP
43 posts
 
To be clear - the VAC sigma triode retailed when new for 6k with a 1600 mm/mc option. The used one available near me is much cheaper than that and it has the mm/mc phono stage. There is not a current VAC pre that I know of that is in my price range, especially one that has a phono stage.
ebm
9,311 posts
 
VAC is a great co with top shelve service and sound however i would be looking at a much newer model as the sound is much better.Pull the trigger already life is to short to wait.Enjoy whatever you do.
grey9hound
1,112 posts
 
check out
aricaudio.com
He can build whatever you want .
Very Good bang for the buck.
The Motherlode pre-amp is under your budget,and iam pretty sure will compete with almost anything out there


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