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VSA VR4 SR or JR as a match to my system and room

I want to replace my Totem Forests. I'm using a DK MkII with an FMJ23 CDP. My room tends to be brightish (lots of glass and wood) and is about 19x28x14(vaulted - approx 6000+ sq. ft.). My listening tastes are eclectic with an emphasis in Jazz and Classical, but I also like to blast alittle rock now ant then. Would the VR4 SR or JR be a good match?

Other contenders include Proac R38 (there is a dealer near by) and Merlin, but I'm just at the beginning stages of this illness and am open to other suggestions ($5 to $10K range).

BTW, I have wanted to listen to a pair of VSA VR4 SR or VSA VR4 JR's based on comments on the discussion forums. However, living in the Canadian Rockies does not bode well for having access to dealers. I've now sent two E-mails to VSA to find the nearest dealer (e.g., Seattle??)across the last two weeks but have not heard a peep from them. From what I've read, VSA seems to be a good company to deal with; however, my experience is making me wonder. Any comments regarding VSA customer service?

Thanks

John
johnrob
johnrob OP
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It appears to me that VSA owners are a passionate group. Although the responders to this thread are self selected (not a random sample) there are few negative statements about any of the VSA products, no one has complained about significantly poor service, and most seem happy with the service. Considering the sometimes "under the bottom" negativity that can appear on Audiogon, this says alot. Your comments have reinforced my original desire to listen to VSA speakers.

I'll be in near to Boston for two weeks. Are there any VSA dealers in the Boston region??
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gammajo
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A good call on the feedback and excellent decision Johnrob!
bedrock
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Holeneck,

Thanks for your post on 7/21/06.
It seems that this post is filled with VSA supporters that just have hard time accepting what is really going on with VSA.

You however nailed it. If they don't belive what oyu have posted, they can discuss this with their local VSA dealer. But wait, where are the local VSA dealers now? Seems they have all gone away.
richmon
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I'm considering the VR-4Jr's and some of these posts along with the recent uptick in VR-4Jr's for sale here made me wonder if trouble was a-foot.
I emailed VSA asking about a local dealer and three days later got a response from one offering to set up an audition.
Seems that they answer emails and have a local dealer here in Baltimore.
I'm comfortable purchasing them now.
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gammajo
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Well Von Schweikert came out with news this week of a new sales policy allowing sales on one internet site and also reportedly better support for their dealers including an extra two years warentee if bought through a dealer.
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