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| SS Amp to replace VAC 300.1 in a side-ways move? Bstefano- The addition of a 2nd 300.1 in my system took it to a level far beyond what I had expected. My system really came "alive". Don't put the 2nd amp in unless you are prepared to keep it, because you will!! | |
| Wadia 170i linked to Esoteric UX-1 Another good reason to keep the UX-1 is that it has arguably the best transport ever offered by Esoteric, now only found in the far more expensive P-01 series separates. | |
| VAC Signature MKIIa pre-amp I used a McCormack DNA-500. Great sonics, lots of power and runs warm at worst. Now a tube guy, but the DNA would be on my short list for SS (actually, keeping mine for the elusive "2nd system") | |
| VAC Signature MKIIa pre-amp Congrats Dev. The next 400 hours will just get better and better. Welcome to the VAC family! | |
| Esoteric P03 transport: noisy unit normal? Perrew - I know, as does mine (I kept the original when I did the Pi upgrade). I know about the bearings because Alex and I actually talked about it.Eelii08- Sounds like we may be talking about 2 different things. Sorry about that - I tried....My ... | |
| Esoteric P03 transport: noisy unit normal? If I recall correctly, the VRDS mechanism spins at 4x normal CD speed, to account for buffering, etc. At that speed, it would seem that smaller noises could get a bit magnified. My UX-1Pi occasionally makes the noise you describe and when it does,... | |
| Skiing Ninja Magnepan 1.6 xover upgrade Not a Maggie owner but have had "the Ninja" install bypass caps on my crossovers - great to deal with and really knows his stuff. I would presume his products to likewise be first class. | |
| Power Conditioner Assistance I second the Synergistic. Best I've "not heard"... Really opens up your system. | |
| Bidat vs Perfect Wave vs Weiss and others Some info on the new APL standalone DACs is now up on the APL website. I believe the smaller one is around $5K. I have the prototype for the larger one and its outstanding. | |
| Paint crack Wilson Sophia 2 Very well said. I agree. | |
| Tally up best preamplifier ever VAC Signature Mk2a. There is a current review by Dagogo. Importantly, it doesn't require specific amps or speakers to do its job exceptionally well. A Statement piece. | |
| Why monoblocks? My second VAC 300.1 made my VSA VR-7se's come alive. That's "why monoblocks", at least for me. The amps are not working as hard as just 1 was, so presentation is more relaxed with lots more dynamic range. Additional benefits include a lower noise ... | |
| Esoteric . . . your thoughts please I've had a UX-1 upgraded to a UX-1pi by Esoteric and a G-0s rubidium clock for over 2 years now and couldn't be happier. Retained the UX-1 VRDS transport. Build quality is great and they are really nice people to deal with. You can take their gear... | |
| Best 3 tube preamps under $18000? I second the VAC Signature; VAC Phi 2.0 is also very good, if you can find one for sale. | |
| Bidat vs Perfect Wave vs Weiss and others BR - I have no details as to when the SUPERDAC will be available or what it will cost. You might send an e-mial to Alex with your questions.Audiofun - I understand your concern. I have had similar concerns, but Alex has ALWAYS come through for me ... |