maineiac
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| Von Schweikert VRS/1 subwoofer - thoughts? Another VSA fan who owns the VRS/1. I use it in tandem with 4JRs in HT and multi-channel SACD only (not for 2 channel) and it is a really nice sub. The power and quickness are amazing. I am thinking of picking up another. | |
| Help with Hydra Power Conditioner I found a big improvement with a dedicated circuit and power conditioner. I have been experimenting having my amp on or off from the conditioner and actually find that my system sounds more open when it is plugged directly into the wall. The impac... | |
| Problems with shipping to Canada I just bought an amp from someone in Canada and everything was smooth, 3 day shipping, through customs via FEDEX, no problems. Dealing with the exchange rate was a small hassle. | |
| Downsized and still happy, can it happen? Dlwask, You may find it interesting that VSA has been doing a lot of their speaker demos with integrated amps (VAC) and in talking to them, they seem to lean in that direction. | |
| i want better sounding speakers Tobias, yes, it was the Wilson IPOD demo I was referring to, but I am not aware of the details. Either way it reinforces the point that Mr. Wilson was making. I do agree with your point that starting with a great source is more likely to get you t... | |
| i want better sounding speakers I think the order of the upgrades depends upon what will get you personally the biggest incremental improvement. Unfortunately speakers, source and amp are all critical at the end of the proverbial audiophile day. I have heard about excellent soun... | |
| i want better sounding speakers I would listen to the Sonus Faber Grand Piano Homes and the Von Scweikert VR-2. | |
| i want better sounding speakers The questions you will surely get are:What kind of music do you like?What is your other gear?What is your budget? | |
| Sunfire Ultimate Receiver or Arcam AVR300 for HT? I own the SFUR and have never heard the ARCAM. The SFUR is a great receiver for HT. I use it in a 5.1 set-up and use the extra 2 channel amp to drive zone 2 in my kitchen. I really like that it has two sub outputs, is very powerful, has a really n... | |
| Hybrid system with separates vs. receiver http://www.vac-amps.com/products.htmYou should also consider Krell 400xi and Plinius 9200 as well as they have this feature (I did not get to audition). | |
| tube amp will drive von schweikert VR4-jr? I am using 75W VAC Avatar Super with great results. Not quite as good as SS in the bass department, but overall very good. | |
| Hybrid system with separates vs. receiver I have the VAC Avatar Super. I have auditioned the MF-A5, which is very good. | |
| New Cowboy Junkies- Wow Thanks for the excellent reco, it is getting a lot of airtime at my house! Finds like these is what makes A-gon so great. | |
| Hybrid system with separates vs. receiver I have a similar set-up with an integrated amp with a HT pass through and a receiver driving everything else. Works extremely well - no hassle and great sound for either application. | |
| Tube CDP to match my DK VS1MK2 I don't own the DK, but would recommend an audition of a Jolida 100. |