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    Having a little fun - VAC Sigma 160i SE ....

    I snagged this from the fish market Gotta love tubes.



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    Re: Having a little fun - VAC Sigma 160i SE ....

    GORGEOUS! Congrats Joe!!
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    Re: Having a little fun - VAC Sigma 160i SE ....

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    GORGEOUS! Congrats Joe!!
    Thanks Mike! It's a great piece.
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    Congratulations Joe. That's a beauty.

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    Re: Having a little fun - VAC Sigma 160i SE ....

    Quote Originally Posted by BruceLet View Post
    Congratulations Joe. That's a beauty.
    Thank you Bruce, you'll have to come over and hear it
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    NAD C 658 streamer.

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    Re: Having a little fun - VAC Sigma 160i SE ....

    Good stuff Joe. Was just thinking this morning as I am setting my rig up in the new house that I need a very good integrated.

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    Re: Having a little fun - VAC Sigma 160i SE ....

    It sounds great through the Lampi.
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    NAD C 658 streamer.

    First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)

    Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.

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    Re: Having a little fun - VAC Sigma 160i SE ....

    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post
    It sounds great through the Lampi.

    Which one, the amps or the dac?

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    Re: Having a little fun - VAC Sigma 160i SE ....

    Quote Originally Posted by bzr View Post
    which one, the amps or the dac?
    everything!
    Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.

    Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE

    NAD C 658 streamer.

    First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)

    Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.

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    Re: Having a little fun - VAC Sigma 160i SE ....

    This is one product I've always wanted to own and ever since Brent created the SE version, damn, I've really wanted to try it. The SE version uses mostly master and statement series parts. You get a good dose of the best VAC sounds in a manageable package at a not too crazy price - especially if you go the gently used route.

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    Re: Having a little fun - VAC Sigma 160i SE ....

    Thanks Mike. You can't beat the sound of tubes and this piece sounds awesome.
    Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.

    Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE

    NAD C 658 streamer.

    First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)

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    Re: Having a little fun - VAC Sigma 160i SE ....

    Very Nice! I wish our Fish Markets were like that here
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    Re: Having a little fun - VAC Sigma 160i SE ....

    Ha!
    Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.

    Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE

    NAD C 658 streamer.

    First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)

    Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.

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    Re: Having a little fun - VAC Sigma 160i SE ....

    Buy the optional glass faceplate & cage Joe, brings the looks to another level.

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    Re: Having a little fun - VAC Sigma 160i SE ....

    Thanks John,

    It looks awesome with the cage and glass.

    Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.

    Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE

    NAD C 658 streamer.

    First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)

    Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.

    Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.

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    Re: Having a little fun - VAC Sigma 160i SE ....

    Hows she sounding Joe. Improved with the dsd vs pcm arguement now that you know it's proper diet?

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    Re: Having a little fun - VAC Sigma 160i SE ....

    Quote Originally Posted by bzr View Post
    Hows she sounding Joe. Improved with the dsd vs pcm argument now that you know it's proper diet?
    Kev,

    It's an amazing integrated. I was never a VAC (amp) fan until now. Holy cow! It really makes my Strads sing.
    Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.

    Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE

    NAD C 658 streamer.

    First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)

    Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.

    Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.

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    Re: Having a little fun - VAC Sigma 160i SE ....

    What's the retail price on these bad boys? Joe...when you decide it's time to let go, PM me as I am seriously considering downsizing to an integrated. My only question is will they have enough balls to drive my Thiels (which stay below 4ohms for much of the bass and midrange frequencies)?
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    Re: Having a little fun - VAC Sigma 160i SE ....

    Hi Cyril,

    It's $15,500 with the balanced input option. They use some parts from the Statement series. Re: the Thiels, that's a great question. It controls the Strads really well.


    We'll talk
    Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.

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    NAD C 658 streamer.

    First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)

    Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.

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    Re: Having a little fun - VAC Sigma 160i SE ....

    awesome integrated amp !! someday

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    Re: Having a little fun - VAC Sigma 160i SE ....

    Quote Originally Posted by cmalak View Post
    What's the retail price on these bad boys? Joe...when you decide it's time to let go, PM me as I am seriously considering downsizing to an integrated. My only question is will they have enough balls to drive my Thiels (which stay below 4ohms for much of the bass and midrange frequencies)?
    Call the factory about the ability to drive Thiels........as they voice and test every piece of gear via Thiel speakers. You can trust their judgement and suggestions.
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