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Lector CDP-7TL versus Cary 303/300
I've lived with all three. Here's the lowdown.Let's leave out tube sonics for the moment.1. The Lector has a unique sound. It sounds far less like digital than other players. There just isn't a cloud of noise between the instruments. It also seems... 
New Von Schweikert Models
VR-4SR's cabinets are fashioned in China, but the assembly is done at the VSA factory in CA. 
System Components are Warm but Synergy is Bright?
I'd have to hear what your definition of bright is? And I agree cables as tone controls is never a good idea. 
Want to experience tubed CDP?
The Minimax is one of my favorites in price performance, but the Lector just doesn't sound digital. It's much more coherent with more analog type air surrounding the instruments. Once you get familiar with the sound, it's difficult to go back to e... 
System Components are Warm but Synergy is Bright?
If you live in IL, WISC, IN, I'll drop by and get to the bottom of the problem. 
New Von Schweikert Models
Here is a link to a picture of the VR-4sr.http://audiobuff.zoovy.com/product/VR4sr 
priorities-better cables or power conditioning?
It all depends on which conditioner and power cables you choose...and how bad your AC is to begin with..and how many components are part of the system.It's a complicated equation.1. The last 12 feet of AC to the component is the most important. 2.... 
CD/SACD Players with volume control under 4K?
Try the Consonance SACD 2.0Plays Redbook magically and the SACD is noticably better. This is one of my favorite players. Alot of sound for the money.It has balanced outputs as well as RCAs and a volume control. It uses a single 6H30 tube.It's $2500 
VR-4jr or Gallo Nucleus Reference 3
Edward,I am a dealer for both loudspeakers. So I have heard both.These are both speakers that are tremendous at and beyond their price points. And more importantly, they both make music, but in different ways.Here is your dilema. You've narrowed i... 
Monoblocks- different power cord length
It depends on your definition of problem.The same model power cord of different lengths does in fact sound different. You'll find that the longer the run the better. I've confirmed this the first time I heard this with Synergistric Research. The e... 
Need a new amp for Von Schweikert VR4 jr's
The Audible Illusions is very musical and has plenty of texture. But teaming it with a tube amp may not give you the slam you're looking for.For something that doesn't have much sound of it's own try one of these Digital amps. Spectron, Bel Canto.... 
Von Schweikert VR-4,Jr.
Abruce, Utilizing at least 25 lbs of lead is a must in this speaker.You're welcome hear the VR-4jr at my place. They do not sound bloated. I'm utilizing 50 lbs in each and driving them with tube electronics.I'm the other VSA dealer and in the N/W ... 
Von Schweikert VR-4,Jr.
In response to which wire to utilize and bi-wiring options on the VR-4jr:The best sonics will come from either bi-wiring or single wiring to the M/T cabinet then jumping down to the bass module.This eliminates the extra connections when using the ... 
Von Schweikert VR-4,Jr.
Funny how quickly a thread can digress. I hope we're all driving Fords and Chevys also. 
Tweaks for a Jolida JD601A CD player
Hi. No one's answered this one, so I'll take a crack.All players benefit from some tweaking. But the Jolida is a tubed player and a little warm. Be careful with damping material on the chassis. You may make the player overly dead sounding.You coul...