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| VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers Wig, good to know. Thanks for the update. I have stuck to the stock VAC power tubes, but have been having a lot of fun recently experimenting with various 1950s blackplate Tung Sol 12AU7s and 12AX7s in the preamp section. I also really like NOS Ph... | |
| Review: Concert Fidelity DAC-040 DA converter Enjoyed reading your review Teajay. Sounds like the battery (BD) version is a meaningful improvement over my older non BD version. But I do enjoy the sound I get, somewhat enhanced as it is by Synergistic Tranquility Base conditioning and ECTs. I ... | |
| VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers And I am mostly using two Raytheon 12AX7s for the phono section as well. | |
| VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers John:I am using VAC KT88 tubes too now. I plan on sticking with those.Here's what I have liked for the rest. In place of 12AU7s for the three amp section driver tubes on the right front I am using three Philips E80CC SQ - a 12AU7 variant with a hi... | |
| VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers It is a fixed value as far as I know. | |
| VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers Here is what I know about this in relation to the 160iSE. You will as always get the best advice from Kevin and Brent which is where I got mine. As you say your Ortofon will likely not have quite enough output for the 160iSE. But given the very lo... | |
| Review: Concert Fidelity DAC-040 DA converter Prawax, one more thing I would recommend is to place 10 Synergistic Research ECTs inside the DAC. They move the already superb performance of the DAC up quite surprisingly. The sound is more transparent, natural and holographic. I found originally... | |
| VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers I am sure you made a good decision JMcgrogan, I believe better parts, input transformers etc, many the same as the Statement amps. Here is what the VAC website says:"The Sigma 160i SE (Special Edition) enhances performance by upgrading the input t... | |
| Stillpoints LP Isolator Record Weight Thanks for the info, Tbg and Chayro. | |
| Stillpoints LP Isolator Record Weight Hullo, I realize this is an old thread, but perhaps someone still looks at it and can help me. I just read in Roy Gregory's review that the Stillpoints LPI may be too heavy(?) for my Linn LP12's suspended deck. Does that mean I should not use it t... | |
| Review: Concert Fidelity DAC-040 DA converter Hullo Prawax, I have not heard any of the cables you name. I am very happy with a combination of Synergistic Research's Tesla SE Hologram D power cable and SR Tesla D3 digital interconnect. The rest of my PC and IC set up consists of SR's shielded... | |
| VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers Hi Rcprince:Yes, firing straight out is how I have the NOLA Metros too. Mike had suggested that to me. That is how he had them set up and he does know these products well and is great to work with. They disappear quite effectively in my room tis w... | |
| VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers Thanks M-db. Hope a VAC is in your future.And thanks for the follow up info Wig. | |
| VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers Tboooe, don't know the Sonus Faber Guarneri Evolution specifically, but I have heard some great SF speakers in shows and dealer rooms. Also superb for midrange and vocals particularly I recall and have read. So sounds like a good match with VAC. T... | |
| VAC 160iSE integrated with NOLA speakers Also, thanks Jmcgrogan2. Simplicity was a major factor for me too: fewer cables, less space, fewer connections to fuss with. Easier and cheaper to swap (and check tubes) as needed was another important factor. Lower power draw was a factor too. Or... |