Recent content by Bob82

I just would like to bring to you attention the problems faced with the Soto Voce racks that I have just received. I believe these units were mid of last years batch. 1) Poor threads on the center aluminum bar- caused galling of screws. 2) Platform height adjusted were tightened so hard that...

Hi all, I have a Atria II on order and having thoughts about amplification as well. Thinking of going all tube- VAC 200IQ. Thoughts?

Hi all, Been offered the Soulution in part exchange deal. The 511/520 is almost 3 years old and purchased in country. I have not heard them much but I kind of dig their sound signature- heard them with a 330 and Magico S3 MK II. Really appreciate some input on what I can expect. Sent...

Hi all, Been contemplating replacing my power amplifier with a Gryphon power amplifier i.e Essence stereo. I have seen a video of the VAC preamp driving a Gryphon Colosseum on YouTube from Mike’s shop. Concerned if a Gryphon amp will be OK driven by the VAC pre music synergy wise although...

Hi folks, It will be great if anyone could perhaps share experience of listening/owning an A1? I am trying to coax my dealer to sell his A1 as I can't stretch my budget on the A1.5. My speakers are the Kharmas S7S. I use a VAC Sig tube line stage. Thanks in advance.

Hi all, I am planning to drive the Kharma S7S that I just purchased with the Gryphon Essence/ VAC Sig MK II combo. I am concerned about the electrical and sonic matching of the pre and power amplifier as well as the overall synergy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi folks, I just got a pair of ex demo Kharma S7S and was hoping if someone can recommend a good power amp- stereo preferably that matches well with Kharma below $30 grand. I have only heard the Kharma with VAC 200IQ mono blocks and Audia Strumento monoblocks. Linestage used is VAC Signature...

Hi all, Anyone in the forum either own or auditioned the Boulder 1161? Any thoughts? Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Latest review from Positive Feedback Valve Amplification Corporation Signature Mk IIa SE Line StageValve Amplification Corporation (VAC) Signature Mk IIa SE Line Stage w/Phono – This Is Not That - Positive Feedback Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi folks, Any thoughts about the Kharma DB7S or if anyone listened to them ? My dealer had them in the shop before and can vaguely remember them but what still stood in my mind are the double 7” drivers which produced a better low end performance than that of the Kharma S7S. Thanks in...

Hi all, I chanced upon a pair of 5 year old VR-44 Aktive for sale at a very reasonable price from a VSA dealer in the Far East. I was hoping if someone here could shed some light on the VR-44s. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi, writing to find out how does the internal phono stage for the VAC Sig really fare against outboard phono preamps. Planning on sending the preamp to get the phono stage fitted at some point next year. Great to have some thoughts. Thanks. Regards Bob Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I listened to the S3 MK II yesterday and was simply amazed by them. The price of the S3 Mk 2 is not one that I can afford in a heartbeat but instead I was offered an ex demo S3 Mk I. The Mk 2 is a different beast altogether. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Recently been looking at a few 2 way speakers - YG Carmel and Kharma S7S but wondering if anyone had auditioned the Estelons in particular the YB? Any input will be great. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi all, Appreciate head to head comparison of Kharma S7S and the YG Carmel 2. Just a fairer comparison both being 2 ways. Listened the YGs again today (3rd audition) and must say these are end game both price and performance wise albeit beyond my price range but reckon I can make the...