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VSA VR4 SR or JR as a match to my system and room

I want to replace my Totem Forests. I'm using a DK MkII with an FMJ23 CDP. My room tends to be brightish (lots of glass and wood) and is about 19x28x14(vaulted - approx 6000+ sq. ft.). My listening tastes are eclectic with an emphasis in Jazz and Classical, but I also like to blast alittle rock now ant then. Would the VR4 SR or JR be a good match?

Other contenders include Proac R38 (there is a dealer near by) and Merlin, but I'm just at the beginning stages of this illness and am open to other suggestions ($5 to $10K range).

BTW, I have wanted to listen to a pair of VSA VR4 SR or VSA VR4 JR's based on comments on the discussion forums. However, living in the Canadian Rockies does not bode well for having access to dealers. I've now sent two E-mails to VSA to find the nearest dealer (e.g., Seattle??)across the last two weeks but have not heard a peep from them. From what I've read, VSA seems to be a good company to deal with; however, my experience is making me wonder. Any comments regarding VSA customer service?

Thanks

John
johnrob

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g3dahl
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I live in the Seattle area and will soon be receiving my pair of modified VR-4's, which you will be welcome to audition. I have had several conversations with Albert, and he says that my pair will sound very similar to the VR4-SR. Mine are actually different from the regular VR4-to-VR5 mod, partly because of the addition of the same ribbon tweeters used in the VR-9 and VR-11, but the speakers can also be run without them.

Despite Holeneck's comment, VSA isn't going anywhere, and isn't secretly moving toward an internet direct company. I expect that their products will maintain resale value as well as those by other high end makers.
g3dahl
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All of my communications with VSA have occurred within the past three months, most recently today. Linda Von Schweikert (Albert's wife) is the one who usually answers the phones, but most of the time I have been connected to voice mail. Damon still works at VSA, but Kevin isn't there anymore. It is true, reaching VSA has sometimes required some persistence...

I expect to hear from Albert again within the next few days. When he calls, I'll alert him to the communication issue, and let you know what I find out.
g3dahl
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Holeneck, yes, I do know what I'm talking about. Yes, I do know the reasons for the recent discounting, but I can't tell you. I can, however, say that it doesn't mean the company is about to go under. My purpose was to reassure Johnrob, not to argue with you.

I don't know of VSA having been out of business any time other than 1999 due to the well-known flood incident. When on earth were these "several times?"

As for internet dealers, you have me confused. You wrote "they didn't warn their dealer network" and "FACT VSA did warn their dealers" in another part of the same post. Which are you alleging?
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