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    VAC Signature 200iQ Review

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    Re: VAC Signature 200iQ Review

    Mike.......Good review. $14K for a fully balanced, self biasing, 100 watt per channel stereo tube power amplifier is not a bad price point in the VAC lineup. This amp will be a hot seller.


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    Re: VAC Signature 200iQ Review

    I believe I'd take this amp over the Audio Research GS150.
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    Re: VAC Signature 200iQ Review

    New review.
    http://v2.stereotimes.com/post/vac-r...-iq-amplifier/

    I also agree with the reviewer that, as good as the stereo version is, it's way better as a monoblock.
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    Re: VAC Signature 200iQ Review

    What would you guys pick : VAC Master line stage + VAC Signature 200iq monoblocks or Aries Cerat Impera ll Sig + Aries Cerat Concero 65 Sig ?

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    Re: VAC Signature 200iQ Review

    For the look alone i like Audio Research GS150. much more. It looks stunning in my eyes
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    Re: VAC Signature 200iQ Review

    Quote Originally Posted by Thieliste View Post
    What would you guys pick : VAC Master line stage + VAC Signature 200iq monoblocks or Aries Cerat Impera ll Sig + Aries Cerat Concero 65 Sig ?
    VAC all day long. I’ve see the pride of workmanship on a weekly basis since the factory is literally 5 minutes from my store.


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    Re: VAC Signature 200iQ Review

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    VAC all day long. I’ve see the pride of workmanship on a weekly basis since the factory is literally 5 minutes from my store.


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    I would guess you haven't heard the Aries Cerat combo above. Not a fair comment if you haven't.

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    Re: VAC Signature 200iQ Review

    Quote Originally Posted by bzr View Post
    I would guess you haven't heard the Aries Cerat combo above. Not a fair comment if you haven't.
    +1

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    VAC Signature 200iQ Review

    Quote Originally Posted by bzr View Post
    I would guess you haven't heard the Aries Cerat combo above. Not a fair comment if you haven't.
    I have heard it. Check back from my photos from shows. I believe those were the same models? Aries Cerat is good, but I prefer the VAC. Also, I can’t get over the look.
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    Re: VAC Signature 200iQ Review

    Quote Originally Posted by bzr View Post
    I would guess you haven't heard the Aries Cerat combo above. Not a fair comment if you haven't.
    Guess you were wrong which means your comment wasn't fair if you didn't know Mike has heard your favored combo. The irony...
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    Re: VAC Signature 200iQ Review

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    I have heard it. Check back from my photos from shows. I believe those were the same models? Aries Cerat is good, but I prefer the VAC. Also, I can’t get over the look.
    Which is a fair comment, you don't like their look, thats your preference. I don't believe you have heard what Theiliste was asking about.

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    double post..

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    Quote Originally Posted by mep View Post
    Guess you were wrong which means your comment wasn't fair if you didn't know Mike has heard your favored combo. The irony...

    Do you have dementia? Just wondering about your predisposition. I actually do know, I was being nice, but hey....

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    Re: VAC Signature 200iQ Review

    Quote Originally Posted by bzr View Post
    Which is a fair comment, you don't like their look, thats your preference. I don't believe you have heard what Theiliste was asking about.
    Well, I heard that combo at the last CES I attended, and similar system at RMAF. I’ve heard various iterations of Aries Cerat gear at pretty much every show over the past 2 years. Nothing against the sound, just not what I would buy vs VAC - a company that has been in business a lot longer. I also find the VAC combo more dynamic and just as organic. Maybe the looks of the Aries Cerat stuff will grow on me over time. Don’t know.
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