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Preamps with two pairs of balanced outs?
VAC's new Phi Beta preamp also has 2 balanced outputs. 
Which RCA IC's to use with McCormack Amps?
I have a DNA-500 that is no longer in my main system. I was using VD Revelation ICs and getting very good results. I have since switched to a tube amp and am using Synergistic Research and getting even better results. I would try VDs and SRs and s... 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
Ran into a pair of Von Schweickert VR-7SE's a few months ago - they do everything right and shouldn't be leaving my system anytime soon. Really great speakers with no artificial built-in subs - everything you hear is produced from the speakers' en... 
Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments?
I agree with Jmo above. It sounds like you got caught in the middle of a dispute between a supposed "dealer" and SR. I would contact Ted or Eliot and explain your feelings. I will be surprised if they don't try to make things right. It could also ... 
Where are you today?
Switched from an SS amp to a tube amp almost a year ago to match my tube preamp - great synergy with new speakers and cabling, so I am completely happy.(translation: - it will be at least 4 months before I start monkeying with things again!)Althou... 
Does anyone have the new VAC Phi 300 amplifier?
Thanks Art. 
Does anyone have the new VAC Phi 300 amplifier?
Art-Whats the latest on the 2 300.1s? I'm loving mine and with all components pretty well broken in, I'm in sonic nirvana. 
Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments?
I would try the adapter anyhow. You should still notice quite a difference over the Audience cord. If you don't or its not as great a difference as you had expected, then I would call upon Cable Company to make it right, if possible. I used an ada... 
Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments?
Tvad- I'm actually running the APL through my preamp and raising the volume on the DAC board has cleared up the bass problem. It is obviously increasing the output to the preamp, with excellent results. I am presuming the volume control on the Son... 
Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments?
RE: my posts 4/14 and 3/17 regarding bass response - decided to do a little investigation of my source - APL 3910 that had just come back from a laser repair. Turns out the volume on the DAC board had somehow been set very low - increasing it brou... 
Review: Valve Amplification Company Phi 300 Tube amp
I stand corrected - thanks. That was an older model and I don't believe it incorporated any of the 300/300.1 architecture. K Hayes would know for sure. 
Review: Valve Amplification Company Phi 300 Tube amp
You may be confused - the Phi Beta is a preamp, not an integrated amp. From talking to VAC, nothing else they currently produce or have produced in the past touches the Phi 300.1 amp. 
Preamp help needed - max $ 2500
I would look at VAC, used. Its tubes and its great, besides the fact that they don't break. VAC lets the music through as well as some and better than most, IMHO. Great detail, musicality and naturalness of the sound. Kevin is also great to deal w... 
Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments?
Yes, mine is a 20 amp. 
Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments?
As I said earlier in this thread, I have a T-3 UH going to my conditioner with excellent results. I'd ask Ted or Elliot or your dealer about the Transport.