I will add, as a tangent, that during the extended absences of my Jadis JP80 for repairs in the past, my fine dealer lent me preamps from time to time to cover for the Jadis. I heard the Lamm LL2 and L2, the Klyne, the Innersound and a few more, as well as the original, Mk I version of the VAC Renaissance. The VAC was my favorite of all those units (none of which are slouches), even though I only had it for a few days. Very natural sounding, dynamic, quiet, a true pleasure to listen to. Did not listen through the phono stage, not sure if it was installed in the unit I borrowed. My only complaint about it was that it did not have a balance control (or separate volume control for each channel, as with my Jadis). I know that is done for sonic reasons, but in some instances I think a way to control the volume for each channel is almost necessary, given room interactions, variability among tubes, etc. That aside, a wonderful piece of equipment.
VAC Signature Preamplifier mkII
I just wanted to share with my fellow audiophiles how much I am enamored by my new VAC Ren Signature Preamp. It sounds fabulous, mates beautifully with tubes or SS, silent background and extremely musical. I have owned ARC Ref 3, VTL 7.5, and Accuphase 2410, all world class preamps. IMHO the VAC is simply more musical/natural, true of most of the VAC line.(the Ren mkIII is also a great preamp)
No I am not a dealer or spokesperson for VAC, just a satisfied customer....a great understated company, with few reviews, great execution, and wonderful people including Kevin Hayes, the quiet and modest master.
No I am not a dealer or spokesperson for VAC, just a satisfied customer....a great understated company, with few reviews, great execution, and wonderful people including Kevin Hayes, the quiet and modest master.