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| VAC Ren II, VAC Phi, or ARC Ref 3? FYI Guido-The Renaissance/Ren Sig Volume Control Upgrade is being installed on my VAC Ren MK1 as I write this. Though I haven't received the actual bill yet, I was quoted $150 (plus return shipping) by Kevin Hayes.It is supposed to improve frequen... | |
| 7 channel Sim titan or seperate amps??? Let me ask you a question first - What is it that you are looking to improve? Better 2-channel performance? "Louder" Home Theater sound? etc....For reference, I own Talon Raven C's, a Falcon C center chnl, Martin Logan Stylos (on-wall) rears and a... | |
| VAC Ren II, VAC Phi, or ARC Ref 3? Guido-You may want to do a bit of research on the characteristics of the tubes used in the designs you are investigating. Here's what I can offer:The VAC Ren's use 8416 & 12AX7's, while the ARC & SE-series BAT's use the 6H30.There was only... | |
| Shunyata Vs. Nordost power cables ? Simon-Which "PS" cable did you replace on the Syrah with that Harmonix? What were the characteristic differences between them?Thanx | |
| Shunyata Vs. Nordost power cables ? Tvad -Thanks for the information. I will definitely try that. I know Chris Hoff's newest version of this unit - the BPT 3.5 Signature PLUS - employs a 'premium' industrial Hubbell GFCI and Cryo'ed Wattgate outlets.... maybe this is one of the reas... | |
| Shunyata Vs. Nordost power cables ? Tvad-ScottH makes great cables - no doubt. But yes, he certainly has the reputation of being a bear to work with sometimes. I would only buy his cables through Stewart, cause he has serious influence with Scott and can get him motivated like nobod... | |
| Shunyata Vs. Nordost power cables ? Tvad & others-I have 2 Epiphany X cords, an Anaconda Alpha and an Ultra Khan SII Rev on their way from Sanctuary of Sound this week. This silly-expensive 'kit' of cords was part of a trade-in deal for a bunch of other cables and components, so... | |
| Best solid state pre-amp below US $ 10.000,00 ?? Guido-I'm sorry, I can't say that I have heard any of the Phi series, so I can't compare them for you.I think alot of the 'Renaissance confusion' comes from the way VAC describes the different models on their website, and how they relate them to t... | |
| Best solid state pre-amp below US $ 10.000,00 ?? Guidocorona -For what it's worth, I own a VAC Renaissance Mark One, purchased directly from Kevin Hayes of VAC. Also, I just spoke with Brent @ VAC to reconfirm what Kevin told me at the time I bought mine.There is NO - as in Zero - tangible sonic... | |
| A question about Real Traps Cyto- Thanks for the update.Glad to hear your issue has been identified! | |
| Amplifier suggestions Dynaudio and Sim Audio have always been known to have stunning synergy.If you can go a bit above $3k, you could grab a nice used Sim Titan 5-channel (aka, HT-200-5) and build a great system around it. Cool-running, smooth and natural-sounding, wit... | |
| SimAudioAttraction vs. EAD 8800 Pro I believe you are correct about the 8800pro being the only all-balanced output processor of the EAD lineup - at least until they come out with their next-generation $14k processor.Prior to the 8800Pro, You had to go Attraction if you wanted balanc... | |
| SimAudioAttraction vs. EAD 8800 Pro Looking at your virtual system, I see that you and I apparently have 'opposite' equipment - my EAD TM8800Pro processor and Sim W-5LE amp to your Sim processor and EAD amplification.I have previously owned a Sim Titan amp, EAD TM8000Pro and EAD TM8... | |
| Help me with a major amp upgrade... 1st- understand that your results will be massively affected by the amp's SYNERGY with your speakers.Having said that, I will offer another recommendation for Sim Audio, ESPECIALLY the W-5 LE, of which there is a 10/10-condition used one for sale ... | |
| A question about Real Traps Cytocycle-I agree with your ideas - the Quantity and Type of Traps used is very important in this situation. I was amazed when changing out just ONE LE trap (the only one on the right) for a standard Mini made such a difference.In my case, the rig... |