maineiac
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| What should I upgrade -- speakers or amp? Jdodmead is spot on with his advice. | |
| ATL Record Show Mar 18 thanks | |
| Whats up with Carver/Sunfire? I think Bob sold Carver and then started Sunfire as a completely different company. I have the sunfire ultimate receiver for home theater and it is very nice, 200W of pure guts. Customer service is top notch, very helpful. I once had one of the en... | |
| Tubes for Vac Super Avatar ?? Zodiac, I have recently had qc issues with tubes directly from Kevin, but he has been good about getting replacements out but even those don't hold up. TVAD's advice is spot on from my experience.Onemangang - I guess you really do love the VAC Ava... | |
| Used VAC Super? Moscode 401orBelles Reference 350? Chaz 801, Keep in mind that Kevin has indicated that he may build another version of the AVATAR integrated amp. I think it will be near $10K, but I can't remember if that figure came from him or from someone in an online forum. It might be worth t... | |
| Used VAC Super? Moscode 401orBelles Reference 350? To tell you the truth I bought it without ever hearing it on the recommendation of VSA who had done a lot of demos with the 4JRs and the VAC Avatar Super. They said it was a great match. I compared it against a DK MKII and Musical Fidelity A5 but ... | |
| Cd's released up to 95' not remastered - DAC? IMO a bad CD is worthless since you can probably get the vinyl version on the cheap and it will sound so much better. I have a musical fidelity A5 CDP that sounds phenomenal on well recorded material but still can't make up all the distance for a ... | |
| Used VAC Super? Moscode 401orBelles Reference 350? I have the VAC Avatar Super with 4JRs which I think is a great overall combination throwing excellent soundstage width and depth. I don't have a frame of reference to the other amps you are considering but greatlt enjoy the VAC. | |
| Anybody play any musical instruments........... I decided just a few months ago to get an acoustic guitar to help me understand music better and appreciate the craft with a different perspective. I have been taking lessons and learning how to read music. It has been a very rewarding experience ... | |
| To those who've tkn Vandersteen 5A upgrade plunge I believe one benchmark for valuing the upgrade option is the difference in used prices. Right now a 5A vs a 5 in the classifieds in $7400. So if you sold your 5s and then bought used 5As it would cost you net about $7K. Add to that shipping and w... | |
| Best "Rock/Pop" Debut Album? I agree with TVAD - BOSTON has my vote. | |
| HT Receiver or High end integrated for music?? I ended up with integtated amp with HT pass through and a good receiver for a combined system, this is definetely the way to go. I really enjoy both applications of my "system", although it is in essence two systems. | |
| DK Design Review How much is it? I am curious because if it is the best you've ever heard, it begs the question. | |
| New Avatar ? I had a conversation a while back with Kevin Hayes that is consistent with John's comments. I didn't get the feeling that the new amp is a big priority though. It will probably be up around $10K. | |
| Vandersteen 2c -- Foam Issues I bought some original 2s that were pretty old and the foam was shot. I replaced the drivers and all was fine. |