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December 23, 2019, 10:02 AM #1
VAC Signature IQ power amplifiers and the use of power regenerators?
Dear fellow VAC-enthousiasts,
I am really curious if someone of you ever tried to power a VAC power amplifier (especially those with the IQ-system) with a power regenerator, like e.g. those from PS audio.
I own a pair of Signature 200 IQ's and I would like to hear your experiences regarding such a combination or if you ever tried e.g. the use of a PS Power Plant in combination with such a IQ-power amplifier and if so, what your findings are.
Or would it make no sense at all to use such a Power Plant as the IQ system always makes sure that the amplifier is working at is optimum working point due to the IQ system, regardless the situation of the power supply?
Really love to hear about your findings, experiences and/or thoughts.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Best regards, JanJanDedicated room: Confidence Mansion
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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December 23, 2019, 10:24 AM #2
Re: VAC Signature IQ power amplifiers and the use of power regenerators?
I find you will limit dynamics. I prefer plugging my 200iQ’s into the wall.
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December 23, 2019, 10:15 PM #3
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December 23, 2019, 10:20 PM #4
Re: VAC Signature IQ power amplifiers and the use of power regenerators?
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 24, 2019, 10:37 AM #5
Re: VAC Signature IQ power amplifiers and the use of power regenerators?
JanDedicated room: Confidence Mansion
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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December 24, 2019, 10:55 AM #6
Re: VAC Signature IQ power amplifiers and the use of power regenerators?
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/
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January 2, 2020, 03:25 AM #7
Re: VAC Signature IQ power amplifiers and the use of power regenerators?
Thank you Mike. These all seem to be advanced filters instead of regenerators. In de meantime I had the opportunity to test both a PS Audio P15 and P3 in my system. The VAC's did no benefit sufficiently from power regeneration via the P15 in my situation. My front-end however did via the P3. So the P3 stayed.
Best regards, JanJanDedicated room: Confidence Mansion
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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January 2, 2020, 09:49 AM #8
Re: VAC Signature IQ power amplifiers and the use of power regenerators?
I think those findings are pretty much universal. Despite all the claims, I still like my amps plugged directly into the wall, with a few exceptions (very low powered SET amps). Sources/Preamp however, really benefit from power conditioning. I have personally found only digital sounds better with power regeneration vs power conditioning. But again, we are talking shades of gray here. They are all close.
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/
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January 5, 2020, 12:23 AM #9
Re: VAC Signature IQ power amplifiers and the use of power regenerators?
Jean, why do you ask. Are you hearing distortion or noise at home you dont hear somewhere else. Or did you read something that piqued an interest.
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