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| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC Hello again to all of you. I wonder, could I hook the Jeff Rowlands Aeris DAC to a VAC Phi 200 amp directly? Do I need an integrated amp or a pre-amp? Doesn't the Aeris act as a pre-amp, at least for now? I mean, what do you think? | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC The TV and film aspect of the system is one of my concerns about choosing tubes over SS. I don't really have enough room for two sets of speakers and another receiver. We could just use the TV alone for sound on a day-to-day basis and use the 'com... | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC That is excellent. The recommendations are all very good. I will try to see if we have dealers in the area that carry those brands. I did listen to the Rowland integrated and it didn't have the same beauty as the 625 (which really does compete wit... | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC Also, waiting to hear some suggestions for amp/pre-amp pairings? If this is a viable alternative to the VAC integrated + DAC and the Rowland DAC and 625 in the same price range. | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC You are the best! | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC Your words are very helpful. I appreciate that. I am not really an audiophile. But I LOVE listening to music on a great sound system. I am not sure why more women are not passionate about it too. Anyway, it is not the 'gear' per se that draws me b... | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC Yes, please say more re: SS amp and tube preamp. Would a tube preamp need less 'work'? Or are you saying that by not using it all the time it would be better and the sound experience similar. Any suggestions or combos? I am grateful to the thought... | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC Seems we are all agreed — VAC wins! I am feeling bad though because I was reading a thread that totally trashes Wilson speakers. I think the Sabrinas are really perfect in so many ways. I had to save space so they fit in really nicely. But the thr... | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC Thank you all. This has been very helpful and informative. I have learned a lot. My experience of listening to the JR 625 (upgrade) and the Aeris as well as the VAC was great. If I didn't have the VAC to listen to after I would be very happy with ... | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC You are all so helpful and knowledgeable. Perhaps this is not the forum to ask, but what it 'gain'? | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC That is so interesting and helpful. I went to the store initially to hear the ARC GSi75. I then compared it to the JR and the VAC, and you are right it is great. And all in one -- but the VAC won me over. That is why I narrowed it down to the VAC ... | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC I am very appreciative. I did write to Kevin and he thought the Sigma would be great. He also said the Phi 200 would be great, but both would be excellent choices. The used Phi, however, would not be warrantied as far as I understand because it is... | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC There is a VAC Phi 200 used for sale. I could pair that with a new VAC pre-amp (an entry model) if you think that might help with the issues you are describing. Wilson Audio approved the Sigma SE but that doesn't mean they have paired them. In ter... | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC Thank you -- I will ask if they will do it. When I asked one of the guys in the shop he said, 'bring in your speakers'. They have been around a long time so I will see if they are willing to do it. It is one DAC and 2 amps. Should be worth it for ... | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC By the way, do you have suggestions for other amp pairings with the Wilson Sabrinas? I am open-minded at this point. |