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| Does anyone have the new VAC Phi 300 amplifier? So far, at about 70 hours, I am amazed at how much better my system sounds than with my prior amp, the McC DNA-500. The bass is actually a little deeper, a little faster and much more palpable than before. If I wasn't hearing it, I wouldn't believ... | |
| Does anyone have the new VAC Phi 300 amplifier? Finally got an unbroken 300.1 (fedex ground broke the first 1 and then denied the claim - beware)and I love it so far (2 days). I put a few early impressions on my system site. Thanks very much to all who contributed to this thread. | |
| Too much Glare on my TV Sony LCD in the office conference room with lots of florescent lights and windows - no glare whatsoever. | |
| Info for Legacy Steradian/First Step users The balanced inputs into my Steridian didn't work well at all. I have been using the RCA's instead and haven't had any problems. | |
| purist vs. concierto vs. elrod vs dcca power cable Have owned PAD and Elrod. Haven't found anything better than Elrod Statements for back end(amps) in my system. Detail, soundstaging and full frequency extension are their strengths. | |
| Review: Stealth Cables Metacarbon Interconnect Dev-Which VD cable got replaced? I am considering replacing my VD REv Sig ICs from source to pre w/Stealth Indra, but I'm a couple of months away. Any comments? | |
| SONY TRINITRON ON 11 YEARS I have a 19" Sony Trinitron purchsed new in 1972 that still works perfectly. The only way I could rationalize replacing it is that "its too small.......yeah..........that's the ticket........" I've still got it and it might last another 35 years -... | |
| a basic question on HD I agree with Kennyt above, having just acquired a Sony 46" 1080p LCD that puts out a magnificent picture. Even in 1080i it makes my 3 yr old rear projection HD Hitachi Director Series look like something from the 60's! | |
| Will high price HDMI cable makes a difference? The same drunk analogy can be said of anyone that insists there is "no difference". I won't waste any more of my time with this discussion either. So, we differ. No harm, no foul..Joeyboynj - send me an e-mail and I will give you the details. | |
| Will high price HDMI cable makes a difference? Davetroy-My experience was just the opposite of yours, but I didn't use Monster cable, nor would I. In fact, that was the cable I replaced! I contacted the Cable Company and got their top recommended HDMI cable. YES, there was a considerable diffe... | |
| Will high price HDMI cable makes a difference? Of course a "better" cable will probably make a difference - I have seen it as have countless others. The argument about cost boils down to a matter of degree and what you are willing to settle for. There is obviously no "right" answer here, just ... | |
| Review: Valve Amplification Company Phi 300 Tube amp VM-Kevin is now up to the Phi 300.1 which I ordered several weeks ago, in part due to your glowing review. Since you haven't posted here for a while, I was wondering how your Phi is doing after 11 months - I'm hoping it sounds even better. I am al... | |
| Searching for a Pre-Amp?? I would also suggest a used VAC Standard LE pre. Had one and loved it. Very resolving and musical along with bulletproof build quality and support. Can be had for about $2K used w/o phono if you look carefully. | |
| Kubala Sosna and Virtual Dynamics - Similar?? As you say, you have no baseline for comparison. I would put the Oppo back in, let it run for a few days, and listen. Alternatively, put your old cord back in the system with the new player and listen for a few days first. Either of these suggesti... | |
| Kubala Sosna and Virtual Dynamics - Similar?? Jafox- I wasn't going to comment further, but decided to since my experience has been quite different from yours. I think we are also obviously listening for different things, at different relative seating positions to the presentations and probab... |