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Advance Warning: RAAL VM-1a + SR1a

The new RAAL VM-1a tube headphone amp and SR1a ’ear phones’ are going to blow the socks of anyone who hears this. The reviews will be gushing. Shoot this is the very best sound I have every heard anywhere. It is better than my 2-channel system:

- Thiel CS3.7 ($6K) | CODA 07x preamp | KRELL Duo 175XD | Musetec 005 DAC | Fiber streaming with Sonore OpticalRendu = $25K+ (approx)

My SR1a is composed of the following;

Benchmark DAC3B | RAAL VM-1a | RAAL SR1a | Fiber streaming = $11.5K

 

 

This is the very best sound I have heard ANYWHERE. Have a listen at the next CanJam. I have this in my house today.

yyzsantabarbara
yyzsantabarbara OP
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Prior to the Vm-1a the very best I have heard the SR1a was as follows:

SR1a | CODA 07x preamp | KRELL Duo 175XD | Musetec 005 DAC | Fiber streaming with Sonore OpticalRendu = $25K+ (approx)

I would say that is 75/100 and the combo listed above is 100/100. Though I have yet to try the Musetec 005.

Listening to Allman Bros, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed. This sounds like something I never heard before (I have heard the some 100’s of times)

 

erik_squires
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I’ve never had a chance to hear them, but I can say I’ve spent a little time talking to Raal and they are top notch. Know their tech really well and super nice people so I always wish them great success.

yyzsantabarbara OP
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@erik_squires  I believe you are in Los Angeles.  If so, do a short drive up the 101 to Ventura and have Danny give you a demo with exactly what I have now at home.

I am going through my classic albums on this system and everything is at another level. Having no room to deal with is huge. 

This system is perfect for 2-channel people who dislike headphones (like me).

erik_squires
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@yyzsantabarbara  I'm afraid the high price of housing drove me out, but thanks for the suggestion!

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