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Why Not More Conversation about VAC?
Jwm, yup be prepared if you hear them in your own set-up you will most defiantly have to have them, it's really hard to put into words the whole exsperience.Just like when I heard them I was being very skeptical, nit picking, looking for faults et... 
Why Not More Conversation about VAC?
Hi Swampwalker, I actually had a Doshi pre and compared it to my current VAC Sig. MK2a w/phono and prefered the VAC. I was using a TW Acustic Raven AC3 with a Graham Phantom MK2 arm and XV-1s latest version cart for vinyl front end.When I looked a... 
Why Not More Conversation about VAC?
Mapman, I'm not about to get into debates but I owned the the MBL 6010D pre-amp at the same time I owned the ARC REF3, both are gone and replaced by the VAC Sig. MK2a and I have never looked back.At the same time I owned the mentioned pre's above ... 
Why Not More Conversation about VAC?
Hi Mapman, not only drives them well but drives them effortlessly.What I heard was a absolutely amazing jaw dropping experience no mater what music was played, and or at what volume.All I can say is to any and all MBL 101E owners you have never he... 
Why Not More Conversation about VAC?
Hi Dearing, I started to reply but then deleated my post and scalled it down dramatically. This isn't a CAT amp vs VAC thread so if you would like to know more PM me and I'll reply but that being said I did notice a thread you replied to in relati... 
Why Not More Conversation about VAC?
I asked myself that same question a few years ago prior to getting a Sig. MK2a pre. You can refer to my past threads over the years.At the time I couldn't find one for sale used nor did anyone around me have one to listen to so the only option I h... 
Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment
Hi Dertonarm, you mentioned in your thread above; "Tonight I will introduce the UNI-scope here on Audiogon.A superior option to magnify the cartridge's stylus on template by 20 - 200x with a special USB-microscope + macro-cold light + PC/MAC-view,... 
How is LAMM LP2 compares to the more recent phono
Adding to the above A/B/A comparisons info. don't forget when doing this to also consider load change, I have found from going from one phono pre to the next they arn't all eqaul, varying sonic wise via load. 
VAC 440 Statement mono blocks, any opinions
Hi Fplanner2010, in relation to the $20K raise that was Knghifi comments just above yours and mine.I only know the 450's were $72k earlier this year and went up by $6K so now they are at $78K.What I saw in person was very nice (eye candy) but what... 
VAC 440 Statement mono blocks, any opinions
Hi Rtn1, thanks. We have corresponded over the years and I have peaked in to have a read of your thread to see were your journey is at so you know the feeling. As you know I have owned a few Pass products and always enjoyed, most recent was their ... 
VAC 440 Statement mono blocks, any opinions
Hi Fplanner2010 & Knghifi,When I had my Andra 2's I actually tried 300.1's, you can refer back threw past threads but in the end it just didn't do it for me, since then I have heard a couple of set-ups and below are some of my thoughts for wha... 
VAC 440 Statement mono blocks, any opinions
Hi Fplanner2010,Your question; "If possible, can you please discuss or at least point out any specific characteristics that really stood out for you?"Everything! What can I say I have never heard "experienced" anything like this before. I truely w... 
Uni-Protractor Set tonearm alignment
Dertonarm, how did I miss this thread.I guess I was doing more listening than reading.It took me a bit to go threw reading all posts but I will say thanks for taking the time and designing such a tool, if it truely works the way you mention well w... 
VAC 440 Statement mono blocks, any opinions
Well guys it's time to refresh this thread because I have actually heard these, listen to them for three straight days.This was a unique situation for a few reasons,1. Real world situation, in someones home and just in a normal situation.2. Three ... 
TW Raven 10.5" Tonearm what cart are you using?
Hi Tdaudio, thanks.I have interest in what other 10.5 owners are using along with their comparisons of other carts they have tried also.Cart; I don't want anything that is too warm making the bass fat etc. or too detailed and fatigue to me, to the...