Results 1 to 9 of 9
Thread: New VAC Products Debuted at CAF
-
November 18, 2023, 05:04 PM #1
- Join Date
- Oct 2013
- Location
- Sacramento
- Posts
- 1,129
New VAC Products Debuted at CAF
New amplifier: 202iQ stereo power amp ($22k) 110wpc stereo or 220 mono
An entry level (gateway drug ) Essence Series is in the written TAS report and Day 2 audio report.
VAC starts just after minute 14:
Capital Audio Fest 2023 | Day 2 Show Report - The Absolute Sound
I would be interested in the 202iQ amp but it probably exceeds my maximum allowed weight like the Signature 200iQ does (100 lbs).Contributor to stereotimes.com
-
November 18, 2023, 11:13 PM #2
Re: New VAC Products Debuted at CAF
When I walked into VAC on Tuesday (Kevin returned from CAF on Monday), I asked how the show was -- and that I saw a still photo of his 300iQ monos - 4 of 'em pushing his preferred speakers - Von Schweikert's. He said no, that is our new 202iQ. I didn't see any during my visits at HQ, so I'm assuming they were being shipped back to HQ from CAF but I would have loved to hear them.
Those amps will keep his small staff busy.
Best Sirs,
BobAmps: VAC 450iQ Monos/HRS M3X2-1921's, G7 Footers/G-Links/Conecoasters.
Preamp: Ordered VAC Statement Pre.
Digital: dCS Vivaldi (APEX DAC, UpSampler +, Clock & Rossini Transport.
Analogue Preamp: VAC Renaissance SE Phono w/XLR Output option/Nordost Tyr 2 XLR's.
Analogue Sources: SME 20/2 w/V arm/Nordost Odin 2 TA cable/Palo Santos Presentation Cartridge/Akai GX-400D Reel-to-Reel w/relapped heads by JRF Magnetic Sciences. Akai RC-17 cabled remote.
Vibration Control: TT on HRS M3X2-1921.
Speakers: Ordered Wilson Alexia V.
Power Cables: 5 Nordost Odin Supreme Reference on amps/preamp/DAC/Transport. Ansuz C2 on Clock.
Power Distribution: Ansuz Mainz D3 Distributor
Power Outlets: 2 Furutech GTX-D NCF (R) 20A duplex outlets.
Speaker Cables: Nordost Odin 2 Supreme Reference/Sort Lifts.
Signal Cables: Nordost Odin XLR's on dCS Vivaldi DAC & amps. Nordost Odin 2's, 110-ohm AES/EBU on dCS gear.
Clock Cables: 3 each 75 ohm 1.25M Nordost Valhalla BNC/BNC Digital
RCM: Audio Desk PRO
-
November 20, 2023, 08:02 PM #3
Re: New VAC Products Debuted at CAF
I'm running the VAC Master 300 in stereo - now I am wondering how a mono pair of the 202's would compare for the same approximate price.........guess I will never know, : (
Studio/Study:
Mojo Audio Deja Vu Evo Universal Music Server > or McIntosh MVP-901 > Mojo Audio Mystique Evo Dac > Raven Audio Osprey Integrated Tube Amp > Harbeth P3ESR
Main Listening Rig:
Shunyata Denali D6000/SV2>Mojo Audio Deja Vu Evo Universal Music Server > or Jay's Audio CDT2-Mk3 > TotalDac D1-Tube > VAC Master Preamp > VAC Master 300 > JM Reynaud Orfeo Jubile
Home Theater:
Xfinity Cable Box or Oppo BDP105D > McIntosh C2300 Preamp > McIntosh MC302 Amp > JM Reynaud Offrande Supreme
-
November 20, 2023, 08:05 PM #4
New VAC Products Debuted at CAF
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
-
November 20, 2023, 09:17 PM #5
- Join Date
- Oct 2013
- Location
- Sacramento
- Posts
- 1,129
Re: New VAC Products Debuted at CAF
That is not what Kevin Hayes says around minute 16:
Capital Audio Fest 2023 | Day 2 Show Report - The Absolute SoundContributor to stereotimes.com
-
November 20, 2023, 10:33 PM #6
Re: New VAC Products Debuted at CAF
A review quote -- not trying to stoke any fires -- "Just the facts, ma'am" (or Sir),
"VAC loves CAF, and as is its wont, used the occasion to inaugurate several products. First and foremost was the 202iQ stereo power amp ($22k). The baby brother of the more powerful (and more expensive, at $42k) 300iQ, the new model delivers 100Wpc; it can also be configured as a 200-watt monoblock. According to VAC’s Kevin Hayes, the two sound “like peas in a pod.” In the VAC room, four 202iQ’s running in mono mode were bi-amping a pair of svelte Von Schweickert Endeavor Special Editions ($27k). The combo proved up to the challenge of filling the huge room, evoking a large, fulsome soundstage. Dynamics and detail were nothing to sneeze at, either."
Best Sir,
BobAmps: VAC 450iQ Monos/HRS M3X2-1921's, G7 Footers/G-Links/Conecoasters.
Preamp: Ordered VAC Statement Pre.
Digital: dCS Vivaldi (APEX DAC, UpSampler +, Clock & Rossini Transport.
Analogue Preamp: VAC Renaissance SE Phono w/XLR Output option/Nordost Tyr 2 XLR's.
Analogue Sources: SME 20/2 w/V arm/Nordost Odin 2 TA cable/Palo Santos Presentation Cartridge/Akai GX-400D Reel-to-Reel w/relapped heads by JRF Magnetic Sciences. Akai RC-17 cabled remote.
Vibration Control: TT on HRS M3X2-1921.
Speakers: Ordered Wilson Alexia V.
Power Cables: 5 Nordost Odin Supreme Reference on amps/preamp/DAC/Transport. Ansuz C2 on Clock.
Power Distribution: Ansuz Mainz D3 Distributor
Power Outlets: 2 Furutech GTX-D NCF (R) 20A duplex outlets.
Speaker Cables: Nordost Odin 2 Supreme Reference/Sort Lifts.
Signal Cables: Nordost Odin XLR's on dCS Vivaldi DAC & amps. Nordost Odin 2's, 110-ohm AES/EBU on dCS gear.
Clock Cables: 3 each 75 ohm 1.25M Nordost Valhalla BNC/BNC Digital
RCM: Audio Desk PRO
-
November 21, 2023, 12:27 AM #7
New VAC Products Debuted at CAF
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
-
November 21, 2023, 11:59 AM #8
- Join Date
- Oct 2013
- Location
- Sacramento
- Posts
- 1,129
Re: New VAC Products Debuted at CAF
I am sure Kevin felt pretty new clothes deserved a new body. Trickle down from the higher end amps makes sense and follows VAC (and many other companies) traditional philosophy.
Contributor to stereotimes.com
-
November 23, 2023, 01:59 PM #9
Re: New VAC Products Debuted at CAF
"We are all billionaires because of the huge piles sweet dough rolling in from our participation in the ongoing campaign to suck your collective brains through a stirrer-straw." - PTA Editorial Staff
AudioShark - The Best High End Audio Discussion forum.
AudioShark forum is a leading forum site for High End Audio Discussion, Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater System Discussion, Best Home Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater Installation Discussion etc.
The AudioShark forum was created for sharing the passion of high-end Audio. We have Audiophiles from all over the world participating and sharing their knowledge. From novice to experts, you will find a friendly environment for discussing about High End Audio, Stereo System, Home Theater System, Home Stereo System, Home Theater Installation, Amplifiers, Speakers, Subwoofers, Integrated System, Acoustic treatments & Digital Room Corrections and many more.
At AudioShark, we also have incorporated an exciting Marketplace where members can peruse terrific buys on used gear, as well as meet dealers and discuss the purchase of new gear.
We are as crazy about this hobby as you are! So come on in and join us! Audioshark.org the Friendliest Audio Forum!
Industry Participation Disclosure : The owner and administrator of Audioshark is the owner of Suncoast Audio LLC in Sarasota Florida. Suncoast Audio has a full brick and mortar presence in Sarasota with several great show rooms with many world class brands. More information can be found at http://www.suncoastaudio.com
Audioshark is a community of like minded individuals. Audioshark welcomes participation from all manufacturers and owners of all brands and products. It is our belief that online forums provide a community of like minded audiophiles and music lovers to encourage the growth of this wonderful hobby.
Sincerely,
The Audioshark.org Team
AudioShark forum is a leading forum site for High End Audio Discussion, Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater System Discussion, Best Home Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater Installation Discussion etc.
The AudioShark forum was created for sharing the passion of high-end Audio. We have Audiophiles from all over the world participating and sharing their knowledge. From novice to experts, you will find a friendly environment for discussing about High End Audio, Stereo System, Home Theater System, Home Stereo System, Home Theater Installation, Amplifiers, Speakers, Subwoofers, Integrated System, Acoustic treatments & Digital Room Corrections and many more.
At AudioShark, we also have incorporated an exciting Marketplace where members can peruse terrific buys on used gear, as well as meet dealers and discuss the purchase of new gear.
We are as crazy about this hobby as you are! So come on in and join us! Audioshark.org the Friendliest Audio Forum!
Industry Participation Disclosure : The owner and administrator of Audioshark is the owner of Suncoast Audio LLC in Sarasota Florida. Suncoast Audio has a full brick and mortar presence in Sarasota with several great show rooms with many world class brands. More information can be found at http://www.suncoastaudio.com
Audioshark is a community of like minded individuals. Audioshark welcomes participation from all manufacturers and owners of all brands and products. It is our belief that online forums provide a community of like minded audiophiles and music lovers to encourage the growth of this wonderful hobby.
Sincerely,
The Audioshark.org Team
Well, I want to share an experience about possible break-in... I have my k03-xd for about 1 year now and recently got into playing a lot of CDs (incl. SACD) which I might have done about 50 times...
My experience with the K-03XD