rickron51

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VTL Service ??
I hear you and I'm glad you're experience was good but there is just no reason to be nasty and condescending towards a customer for any reason..There's a blog somewhere on the net titled "Getting customer service from VTL is like getting Blood fro... 
VTL Service ??
they truly seem to either hate their customers or the just hate life. And it's not just Bea Lam. You think she's terrible and rude then you find out that Luke, her husband is much worse. Stay away unless you want a bad experience. I have a ... 
VTL Service ??
Here's my experience with this dreaded company called VTL.  They do make good products but if you need help you are left helpless.  I am 66 years old and have been an audiophile for most of my life.  I am friends with many audio manufactures all a... 
Sound of SED Winged C KT88 vs. SED Winged C 6550's
Any body have suggestions for a VTL S-400 amp? I had Gold Lion Kt88s when first released a few years back and thought they were bright? Could it have been the fact that they were very early production? Any opinions 
Emm Labs CDSA 'X' upgrade
Does anyone know if the Dig Out is still active on the CDSA-X version? 
KT-88's better than EH ...
I own a VTL S-400 Reference amp. I went back and forth with Gold Lion KT-88s and Penta KT-88sc. The Pentas clearly are better. The GL were thinner and the highs were too bright. The sound in general was to thin and not enjoyable. I put the Pentas ... 
EMM Labs DAC2
Are you guys aware that there is a five gran upgrade to the CDSA SE that replaces the Analog pcb and places a clock onto the digital pcb that brings this player closer to the new 25K machine. With the mod it's called the CDSA-X. Crazy good 
Emm Labs CDSA 'X' upgrade
About 90% of the 25K model. less the Esoteric Drive and the new green power supply. Audibly, I was told 90% by an employee that would know. I can say it does sound "GREAT." I loved the CDSA SE but the X is superior. 
Emm Labs CDSA 'X' upgrade
Sorry, didn't answer your questions. Yes, it's a new offering and it is 5K 
Emm Labs CDSA 'X' upgrade
It isn't on their site. I am a pest and have been emailing every few months asking if they would be offering an upgrade with their newly designed Analog board. I never got a "yes" but did gets hints of an upgrade so I kept on emailing. The mod is ... 
Emm Labs CDSA 'X' upgrade
Thanks, look forward to hearing more. What I'd really like to hear is whether or not digital inputs can be accomodated as per the XDS. Fingers crossed.Answer, NO dig inputs. Just a Digital out 
Emm Labs CDSA 'X' upgrade
had the upgrade done. put it into my system last night and without warm up WOW!! 3D 
Calling B&W speaker users with tube power amp
I am driving a pair of 802s with a 100 wt Jadis Defy 7 with super results.