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| Any love for the Belles Aria or other recent Belles amplifier? Purchased a used Belles Aria on Audiogon on this week. Paired with Vandersteen VLR speakers, Bryston BDP-pi streamer and Mytek Liberty dac. Kimber Kable interconnects and speaker cables. Most honest, uncluttered sound I have had in my system, w... | |
| Audio Doctor goes to Axpona observations so far Went to AXPONA on Saturday. Believe the Vandy System 9 setup was off. Best in show for me was Ultra Fidelis room with Vandersteen Quatro CT with Vandersteen amplification. Superb sound from Jon Spelt and staff. | |
| Vandersteen VLR CT Ultra Fidelis may be demoing a pair of VLR CT’s at Axpona in April. Currently own the base model, which is incredible. | |
| Looking for an Integrated Amplifier to match Totem Rainmaker Speakers Truly believe so. Sounds spectacular on my Vandersteens. | |
| Looking for an Integrated Amplifier to match Totem Rainmaker Speakers Just picked up a demo Creek Evolution 50A to pair with Vandersteen VLR speakers. Front end is a Bryston BDP-pi streamer with a Mytek Liberty DAC. Considerable upgrade to my Hegel H80, which the Creek replaced. Better soundstage, detail and tran... | |
| Bryston BDP-pi Still love my pi. Bought a Mytek Liberty dac to pair with it, and sound is extraordinary. Leave on all the time, per Bryston. | |
| HEGEL H80 DAC upgrade recommendation 2018 I thought it was better. The HD25 is somewhat dated and does not support latest streaming, such as MQA. | |
| HEGEL H80 DAC upgrade recommendation 2018 Mytek was more naturally sounding, with better soundstage. | |
| HEGEL H80 DAC upgrade recommendation 2018 Hegel HD 12 and HD 25 | |
| HEGEL H80 DAC upgrade recommendation 2018 A-Both coax digital and optical. Coax sounded better.B-yes. Kimber PK 10.balanced output. | |
| HEGEL H80 DAC upgrade recommendation 2018 Placed liberty in system tonight. Beautiful, articulate sound. Major upgrade to Hegel integrated Dac. Many thanks to Dave at Audio Emporium for sage advice and wisdom. | |
| HEGEL H80 DAC upgrade recommendation 2018 I have owned my Hegel H80 for two plus years, and am investigating a dac upgrade as well. Currently am using a Bryston BDP-pi digital player into the Hegel internal dac, powering a set of Vandersteen VLR speakers. Kimber Kabyle interconnect, spe... | |
| Bryston BDP-pi Agree. Roon is fantastic, with great compatibility and identification of albums and tracks. Well worth the pricing structure. | |
| Vandersteen VLR Wood ..any love for these? Has anyone auditioned or purchased the VLR CT yet? Very anxious to a/b against my standard VLRs. | |
| Vandersteen VLR Wood ..any love for these? Vandersteen advises the VLR CT is now available, with a 3 week wait time. $3075 for a pair. Awaiting word on finishes and specs. |