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Von scheikert VR4jr what are you using ?

I just got a new pair and I am wondering what amp would be best. I have a Cary SLP-98F1 as a pre and currently using a V12 to drive them. I have a BAT VK-200 as a spare and I am going to hook it up this week end, to see how it sounds with the SLP.
I originally heard the VR's driven by NuForce 9.02 mono's, they sounded fantastic. They were in a treated HT room, which is totally diferent than my space. Right now before break in they sound good but I get don't get close to the sound I heard in the demo room(of coarse I never do). I can only come out about 1 1/2 ft. from the front wall, so I'm pretty sure that is where I lose a lot of the spatiousness.
I am curious to see what other VR4jr owners are using and what they have heard elsewhere.
jdodmead

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jdodmead OP
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I can't move them further out, I'm fairly close to them now. I am sitting approx 8 ft away already and am against the back wall.
jdodmead OP
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I talked to someone at Von Schweikert yesterday, not Albert, and I was given some placement advice. I now have them spread apart about 12 ft and the soundstge is much wider and a little more spatious. They are sounding better as they get more playing time. I have only about 15 hours on them so far, a long way to go yet. I am not sure if I will change to the VK-200 yet, I may wait until they are broken in a little more.
I do have them bi-wired and I have been looking for some lead shot. So far I haven't found anyone that has shot available in bulk.
Thanks for all your input and keep them coming
Jeff
jdodmead OP
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So far very happy with the way the JR's are sounding. The advice I received from the factory was on the money.
Got them on the spikes yesterday, no lead shot, not sure I really need it. They have about 50 hrs. on them so far and are opening up nicely.
I'm still curious about the Nuforce and CI amp, we'll see.
Thanks for listening

Jeff
jdodmead OP
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Just to update on what I am doing. I bought a pair of used Nuforce 8.02's. They are awfully small amps,but put out a lot of power and tight bass. Haven't decided yet if I'm going to keep them, it's a toss up between these and my 80 lb V12. They both sound great, just a little different.
jdodmead OP
257 posts
 
I am confused. If I am bi-wiring should I remove the jumper plate between the two bass terminals if I am connected to the lower one?
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