Thread: VAC Master Preamp Review
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July 1, 2019, 07:53 AM #1
VAC Master Preamp Review
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I sure love mine!My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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July 1, 2019, 10:56 AM #2
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Re: VAC Master Preamp Review
Like the Constellation Andromeda phonostage, I knew in the first minute of listening to the VAC Master that it was on a whole ‘nother playing field from my previous VAC preamp. I thought THAT preamp was a top-notch preamp, and it was. But the Master was better in every way. I absolutely love mine, too!
There is one sentence in that review, however, that I would point out as also being very accurate, “...and it’s built-in phono stage was of reference level and the equal of almost any other standalone phono stage other than the most extreme luxury models I’ve heard” (emphasis added by me). Don’t buy the built-in phono stage thinking that it will be as good as it gets. It’s very good, but not nearly as good as the Andromeda, for example. Of course, the term “extreme luxury models” definitely applies to the Andromeda!Analog source: AMG Viella 12; Ortofon Anna cartridge, van den Hul Crimson Stradivarius XGW
Digital source: Totaldac d1-twelve Mk2 DAC, Totaldac d1-player, Totaldac d1-streamer, Totaldac Live Power supply
Pre amp: VAC Master with phono
Phonostage: Constellation Andromeda
Amps: VAC 200iQ monoblocks
Speakers: Magico M3 with MPods
Cables: Synergistic Research Galileo SX speaker, phono, analog and digital interconnects
Power products: Synergistic Research Galileo PowerCell SX and Transporter Ultra. Galileo SX and SRX power cords. Keces P3 LPS for cable modem and router.
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July 1, 2019, 11:00 AM #3
VAC Master Preamp Review
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.
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July 1, 2019, 11:11 AM #4
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Re: VAC Master Preamp Review
I currently have the Signature Mk IIa SE. Special breed of preamps IMO.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkTurntable: VPI Prime - Ortofon Quintet S Black - VPI ADS
Digital Source: dCS Bartok w/headphone amp
Preamp: Soulution 520
Amplifier: Soulution 511
Speakers: Rockport Atria II
Power conditioning- Shunyata Research Denali 6000T v1
Power cord: AQ Thunder/Transparent Audio XL Gen 6
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July 1, 2019, 11:15 AM #5
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Haha! I would NEVER let my dealer bring the Statement Phono by my house for an audition. Ignorance IS bliss. Once you’ve heard something, it can be hard to un-hear it. And I don’t want to know what I’m missing—I can’t afford to!
Analog source: AMG Viella 12; Ortofon Anna cartridge, van den Hul Crimson Stradivarius XGW
Digital source: Totaldac d1-twelve Mk2 DAC, Totaldac d1-player, Totaldac d1-streamer, Totaldac Live Power supply
Pre amp: VAC Master with phono
Phonostage: Constellation Andromeda
Amps: VAC 200iQ monoblocks
Speakers: Magico M3 with MPods
Cables: Synergistic Research Galileo SX speaker, phono, analog and digital interconnects
Power products: Synergistic Research Galileo PowerCell SX and Transporter Ultra. Galileo SX and SRX power cords. Keces P3 LPS for cable modem and router.
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July 1, 2019, 12:14 PM #6
VAC Master Preamp Review
Since I ordered it in January (there was 26 ahead of mine, 26!!!!), I still wonder if I’m nuts. Well, I am, but aren’t we all? My Kronos Pro and AVID Acutus DARK tables will be happy with the Statement!
I went over to the factory last week to check on my baby. It’s coming along.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkMy 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."
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July 1, 2019, 01:14 PM #7
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Congratulations! I have no doubt that it will bring you many, many, many hours of blissful enjoyment. Kevin is one of the very best designers out there. It will be KILLER.
Analog source: AMG Viella 12; Ortofon Anna cartridge, van den Hul Crimson Stradivarius XGW
Digital source: Totaldac d1-twelve Mk2 DAC, Totaldac d1-player, Totaldac d1-streamer, Totaldac Live Power supply
Pre amp: VAC Master with phono
Phonostage: Constellation Andromeda
Amps: VAC 200iQ monoblocks
Speakers: Magico M3 with MPods
Cables: Synergistic Research Galileo SX speaker, phono, analog and digital interconnects
Power products: Synergistic Research Galileo PowerCell SX and Transporter Ultra. Galileo SX and SRX power cords. Keces P3 LPS for cable modem and router.
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July 1, 2019, 05:14 PM #8
Re: VAC Master Preamp Review
Rockport Lyra speakers; TotalDac Amp-1 mono blocks; four box CH Precision L1/X1 pre/power supply monos; CH precision P1/X1 phono/power supply; TotalDac d1-driver monos; Pacific Microsonics Model 2 DAC; TotalDac d1-12 MkII DAC with two reclockers; Kodo The Beat Turnatable with LT Schroder magnesium tonearm and Lyra Atlas cart; Taiko Extreme server; Kalista Dreamplayer CD Transport; Taiko Audio Daiza Platforms; Nordost Odin2 Power Cords and Analog ICs; 512 Engineering/Tim Marutani Balanced Transformers (30 amp for sources; 50 amp for amps); Rives designed dedicated room.
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July 1, 2019, 05:23 PM #9My 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."
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July 1, 2019, 05:45 PM #10
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Take Mike with a grain of salt.....I believe he gets a discount on VAC!
I love my Vac Master preamp also. There again I think even the Renaissance MkV is darn good for the money. Kevin has no slouches in his Preamp lineup.Larry
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July 1, 2019, 06:58 PM #11
Re: VAC Master Preamp Review
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.
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July 4, 2019, 08:21 AM #12
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Congratulations Mike. Can only imagine how good this will sound in combination with the rest of your set-up. Enjoy!
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Electronics: Trinnov Altitude32 | VAC Signature 200 IQ mono’s | Parasound Halo JC-1’s + A51 | Synology DS918+/DX517 (48TB) | Oppo BDP-105D / UDP-203 CM Stufe2
Speakers: Von Schweikert VR10-MKII system | Dynaudio Confidence C4 | Velodyne DD-18
Projection: JVC DLA-NX9 CM | Stewart 123” StudioTek 1.3 G3
Various: Artesania Exoteryc 3L + Aire racks | Schnerzinger Emi + Giga Piccolo A3 | PS Audio Stellar Power Plant 3 | iPad Pro 12.9” (2018) | Roon
Cables: AudioQuest Huricane EC | Nordost Frey speakercable | AudioQuest Diamond RJ/E | AudioQuest Diamond HDMI
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July 4, 2019, 08:44 AM #13
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Amazing preamp. I have a good dealer too. Thanks Mike!
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July 4, 2019, 07:22 PM #14
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Awesome Bruce, can’t wait to hear it.
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July 4, 2019, 10:44 PM #15
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I auditioned a VAC Master in my system before I added the Select II DAC. If you like natural warmth and a full midrange with tremendous body and finesse than this is your preamp. As musical as it gets.
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
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Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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August 28, 2019, 10:50 PM #16
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If anyone wants a Signature SE for a steal, let me know. I am dying to move up higher in the VAC chain.
I auditioned a slew of preamps a couple years ago, and once I heard VAC I knew it was for me. So musical, so... right, to my ears.
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August 29, 2019, 12:00 AM #17
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Re: VAC Master Preamp Review
Since we are in the VAC mood- VAC/ Kharma
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkTurntable: VPI Prime - Ortofon Quintet S Black - VPI ADS
Digital Source: dCS Bartok w/headphone amp
Preamp: Soulution 520
Amplifier: Soulution 511
Speakers: Rockport Atria II
Power conditioning- Shunyata Research Denali 6000T v1
Power cord: AQ Thunder/Transparent Audio XL Gen 6
Interconnect: Transparent Audio Super Gen 5 XLR and tonearm cable / Transparent Audio Gen 6
Rack: Critical Mass Sotto Voce/ Critical Mass Black Platinum/MXR spike
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May 30, 2020, 01:37 PM #18
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To Dth31
I have almost the identical system you listed in your post.
I’m considering upgrading my VAC Signature SE to the Master or Statement.
I also have the Andromeda, the VAC Phi 200 Monoblocks (soon to be upgraded to 450’s) and Magico M3’s, plus nearly every one of SR Ted’s toys.
Is the Master way better?
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May 30, 2020, 05:14 PM #19
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Hi Tube Guy. Just to be clear, I haven't heard the Signature SE preamp. I owned the Signature MkIIa preamp, and that is what I can compare the Master to. And "yes", the Master is WAY better than the Signature MkIIa.
I was very happy with the Signature MkIIa but accepted the offer from my dealer to hear the Master. Going from the Signature MkIIa to the Master was a HUGE improvement in virtually every way. Absolutely not subtle. Within literally seconds of listening to the Master, it was perfectly clear that the Master played on an entirely different field. As it should for the price difference. Given the resolving ability of your system, I would be very surprised if you disagreed after listening to it.Analog source: AMG Viella 12; Ortofon Anna cartridge, van den Hul Crimson Stradivarius XGW
Digital source: Totaldac d1-twelve Mk2 DAC, Totaldac d1-player, Totaldac d1-streamer, Totaldac Live Power supply
Pre amp: VAC Master with phono
Phonostage: Constellation Andromeda
Amps: VAC 200iQ monoblocks
Speakers: Magico M3 with MPods
Cables: Synergistic Research Galileo SX speaker, phono, analog and digital interconnects
Power products: Synergistic Research Galileo PowerCell SX and Transporter Ultra. Galileo SX and SRX power cords. Keces P3 LPS for cable modem and router.
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May 30, 2020, 05:32 PM #20
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My Preamp was the MKIIa but I sent to to VAC and Kevin upgraded it to the SE.
Interesting how similar our systems are. Maybe we bought them from the same Audio deal?
I have the Aurender W20 Server and the Berkeley R3 DAC. You?
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May 30, 2020, 05:48 PM #21
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Yes, very similar!
I purchased all my digital equipment directly from totaldac and currently have the d1-player, d1-streamer, d1-reclocker and d1-twelve mk II dac.
PM sent.Analog source: AMG Viella 12; Ortofon Anna cartridge, van den Hul Crimson Stradivarius XGW
Digital source: Totaldac d1-twelve Mk2 DAC, Totaldac d1-player, Totaldac d1-streamer, Totaldac Live Power supply
Pre amp: VAC Master with phono
Phonostage: Constellation Andromeda
Amps: VAC 200iQ monoblocks
Speakers: Magico M3 with MPods
Cables: Synergistic Research Galileo SX speaker, phono, analog and digital interconnects
Power products: Synergistic Research Galileo PowerCell SX and Transporter Ultra. Galileo SX and SRX power cords. Keces P3 LPS for cable modem and router.
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May 31, 2020, 08:35 PM #22
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I had a VAC SigMKIIa from new, felt long on tooth and ship to SE upgrade before replacing it. Figure Kevin offers upgrade every decade so had to be significant. SE is a HUGE HUGE improvement. A totally different preamp.
Recently sold it to buyer with all VAC except preamp. He called several days after delivery and express how awesome it sounds. 2nd day after settling, it totally transform his system. Never owned a component with this much impact.
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May 31, 2020, 08:49 PM #23
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Same here. Sent MKIIa to Kevin , got back the SE upgrade.
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August 22, 2020, 10:48 AM #25
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Re: VAC Master Preamp Review
Hello all! I having home trial a VAC signature preamp (non SE) with accuphase A-75 power amp. The preamp is something special and great revelation of my system.
Just want to get any opinion about the new signature Mk2a SE vs the master preamp. Is it a very significant improvement of master vs signature SE and worth the price premium?
Thanks!
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August 22, 2020, 01:37 PM #26
Re: VAC Master Preamp Review
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.
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August 22, 2020, 07:48 PM #27
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Re: VAC Master Preamp Review
Thanks Mike.
What are the improvements compared to sig?
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August 22, 2020, 08:46 PM #28
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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.
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August 30, 2020, 06:39 AM #29
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Thanks everyone who chime in and PM me.
For the past weeks, I have auditioned VAC sig, soulution 725, CH L1 and vitus SL-103. Finally I have placed order on VAC master preamp.
Hopefully will be shipped to Singapore soon.
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Turntable: VPI Prime - Ortofon Quintet S Black - VPI ADS
Digital Source: dCS Bartok w/headphone amp
Preamp: Soulution 520
Amplifier: Soulution 511
Speakers: Rockport Atria II
Power conditioning- Shunyata Research Denali 6000T v1
Power cord: AQ Thunder/Transparent Audio XL Gen 6
Interconnect: Transparent Audio Super Gen 5 XLR and tonearm cable / Transparent Audio Gen 6
Rack: Critical Mass Sotto Voce/ Critical Mass Black Platinum/MXR spike
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August 30, 2020, 09:04 AM #31
Re: VAC Master Preamp Review
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.
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December 17, 2020, 01:12 PM #33
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Re: VAC Master Preamp Review
After almost 4 months of waiting, finally Master preamp arrives in Singapore! Choose the black and matches my LUMIN X1.
Starts running in...
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March 10, 2021, 10:34 AM #34
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Re: VAC Master Preamp Review
hi are you still matching the new VAC master pre with the Accuphase A75? What preamp were you using previously?
In your memory, how much better is the Master with the Accuphase over the Signature 2a you have previously auditioned?
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VAC Master Preamp Review
Hi I am still paring with Accuphase A75. Before master preamp I used accuphase C-2150 and master preamp is clearly a big step up and it should be considering the price premium.
Regarding master and signature, both have similar characteristics which I describe as sweet midrange/vocal, with drive and dynamic. Master excels in the noise level/quietness, transparency.
That is my impression in my system.
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March 18, 2021, 03:19 AM #36
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Wondering any VAC preamp users rolled the tubes and what is the recommendation?
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March 18, 2021, 11:42 AM #37
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A 2nd VAC Master preamp thread was recently started. Some tube rolling experiences are described in that thread.
Another VAC Master ThreadAnalog source: AMG Viella 12; Ortofon Anna cartridge, van den Hul Crimson Stradivarius XGW
Digital source: Totaldac d1-twelve Mk2 DAC, Totaldac d1-player, Totaldac d1-streamer, Totaldac Live Power supply
Pre amp: VAC Master with phono
Phonostage: Constellation Andromeda
Amps: VAC 200iQ monoblocks
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September 22, 2023, 02:25 PM #38
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Re: VAC Master Preamp Review
Can someone please tell me what the pin configuration is on the trigger? There is no mention in the online manual.
Trigger pin configuration for any VAC equipment? They are probably all the same.
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