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Esoteric DV-60
Thanks Fly, that makes sense, with the bottom plate in particular would make a big difference.Here are some weights (in LBS.) of other machines for kicks:Esoteric DV-50 47#Esoteric DV-60 31#Esoteric UX-3SE 52#Esoteric UX-1 55#AYRE C-5XE 26# (No Vi... 
Esoteric DV-60
06-28-06: ChichiunoSorry, My Bag.. the Dv-60 does not use the same Pioneer drive as the DV-50. ( was a late night)Thanks for the clarification, I hope the new transport proves reliable.Anthony, after reading all your comments on the new DV-60, I'm... 
Esoteric DV-60
Dv-60 same Pioneer drive as dv50, but the dv-60 has half the size of the Dv-50 power supply, and a 1/4 of the size what the Dv-50 uses as the HQ 2 channel output. Anthony are you sure the DV-60 still uses the Pioneer transport? The sales literatur... 
What hapened to VAC Phi 2.0 preamp
I suspect we'll see a new Phi series preamp that will use the same larger chassis as the new 300 amp and the Beta integrated. If there is a new Phi preamp coming, I hope it's available without the phono stage, like the Ren. Sig MKll. The phono sta... 
Review: Valve Amplification Company Phi 300 Tube amp
Thanks for the well done review. I have a 70/70 mklll-s, so your comparisons are interesting. I look forward to hearing this new amp.Does the new Phi 300 have a seperate chassis for the power supply like the 110/110?It'll be interesting to see if ... 
VAC Ren II, VAC Phi, or ARC Ref 3?
Hifimaniac- All of the Phi series components use circuit boards. Kevin tells me the 2.0 pre uses a special ceramic material that's not used on any of the other Phi products. Even the tube sockets are directly soldered to the circut board. I'm sure... 
VAC Ren II, VAC Phi, or ARC Ref 3?
Guidocorona- In your first post you say you are considering the VAC Ren II, and also the VAC Phi 2.0. I'm curious to know why you have not mentioned the VAC Ren Signature preamp MK II? Since you are not concerned with phono stage, the signature MK... 
Variable output cd players
APL 3910 has remote control volume control. 
Best Tube Preamp for JC-1 Monoblocks?
Is the JC-1 circuit fully balanced, from input to output? 
Parasound JC-1 Questions
Kevziek, when you had the bias lowered on the one of your amps, did you have to send it back to Parasound, or did you or your dealer make the adjustment?I will probably check the bias after the 2 months of break in. 
Parasound JC-1 Questions
Thanks for the response's, very helpfull and interesting.I have read some old posts regarding the long break in period, 60 days of 24-7 is a long time to achieve consistant performance, but sounds like most agree the wait is worth it.I am glad to ...