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Virtual Dynamics Recall
Hey Sherod, actually so far the Auditions sound anything but lifeless. I was already using three Power 2s in my setup for two months, so when the cryo'd Audition Package arrived I removed an Acoustic Zen Tsunami from my amp [probably the best plac... 
Need integrated amp for Sonus Faber Concertos
Hello. I used to own Sonus Faber Concertinos and drove them with a Simaudio Moon I-5. It was a pretty good combo. The Concertinos are full and warm and seemed to compliment the lean nature of the I-5, so that the overall balance wasn't to far in e... 
Virtual Dynamics Recall
Sherod, I just received my cryo'd Audition Package monday, and just like you I'm in the process of breaking everything in. The Audition PCs which are a three strand design are easier to bend than the Power 2s that I also have. So far the cryo'd Au... 
I'm looking for a good tube preamp under I k.
Hello. I'm using a Blue Circle BC21 preamp and really like it. It retails for $1500 new, but can be found for $700 to $950 used. It uses two 6SN7 tubes and is warm yet revealing. Another tube preamp you should definitely consider in the same price... 
Solid State Integrated in 1500- 1800 range ?
I have owned the Simaudio Moon I-5 and Electrocompaniet ECI-3 and liked them both. Just as Woodman mentioned, the I-5 sounds stronger than 70wpc, but so does the ECI-3. However, I don't know how either would fair with planars. The I-5 has the more... 
Who has tried Virtual Dynamics cables?
Thanks for the heads up Viggen, that's good to know! Even if the Virtual Dynamics isn't a true 75ohm, it's sounding pretty good even now. I have a D60 as well, but it's been long demoted to it's velvet box. 
Who has tried Virtual Dynamics cables?
OK folks, I just received my cryo'd Audition Package yesterday. First off, I must note that I was missing part of my order. My order consisted of two pairs of ICs, one digital IC, a biwired pair of SCs and four PCs. I was missing 3 PCs, but after ... 
Virtual Dynamics Recall
Sherod, I was contacted by someone named Erin Lawley at Virtual Dynamics, that may be who you spoke with as well. 
Virtual Dynamics Recall
Sherod, thanks for the good suggestion. Unfortunately, I don't have any speaker cables at right now. I sold two pairs of Analysis Plus Oval 9 to help finance the cryo'd Audition Package I purchased from Rick.I think the first thing I'll do is to i... 
Virtual Dynamics Recall
I'm running my three Power 2s into a Monster HTS2000 with good results, but discussions such as these have me wondering if I should invest in a PS Audio Ultimate Outlet and Juice Bar instead. I don't have enough wall outlets in the vicinity of my ... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Grandpad, actually my previous amps were the Simaudio Moon I-5 and Electrocompaniet ECI-3 both of which are solid state integrateds, so it might not be a fair comparison. That along with the Blue Circle being a tube design probably contributes gre... 
Name 3 classic mini-monitors worth keeping- Why?
I agree, the PSB Alphas are pretty amazing for such a humble speaker. An outstanding value. 
Anyone auditioned Virtual Dynamics Extension cord
I believe A'Gon member Buckingham owns one of Rick's extension cords, hopefuly he'll chime in. 
Any suggestions on good subwoofer interconnects?
You might also look into the Anaylsis Plus Sub Oval interconnect which is quite reasonably priced. 
Virtual Dynamics Recall
On march 1st Rick told me he had just installed a cryo freezer, but asked me not to mention it on Audiogon for a awhile because he was afraid of getting swamped with orders. Oh man, it looks like his fears have been realized! The following monday ...