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Old 10-13-2012, 01:25 PM
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I believe VAC's are made here in Sarasota. I must get over for a tour (if they give them!)
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Old 10-13-2012, 01:30 PM
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I believe VAC's are made here in Sarasota. I must get over for a tour (if they give them!)
Yes, they are Mike & Kevins Mom, 92 years old (named Margot) runs the office (she and her husband, who has passed, started the company and Kevin has continued on with the family business). Isn't that just great.

A small operation -- Kevin and maybe 3 or 4 others in the shop building those jewels.

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Bob

P.S. I believe they do offer tours. Call 'em up and speak to Mrs Hayes.
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Amps:VAC 450iQ Monos in Silver Flake on HRS M3X2-1921's, HRS G7 Footers/G-Links & Sound Anchor Conecoasters.
Preamp:VAC Statement (on order) (Silver Flake)
Digital Source: dCS Rossini CD/SACD Transport, Vivaldi APEX DAC, Upsampler Plus & matching Clock (Silver)
Analogue Preamp:VAC Renaissance SE Phono stage in Silver Flake with XLR Output Option & with Nordost Valhalla XLR's.
Analogue Sources:SME 20/2 w/SME V arm & Nordost Odin 2 Tone Arm Cable, Palo Santos Presentation Cartridge & Akai GX-400D Reel-to-Reel w/relapped heads by JRF Magnetic Sciences. Akai RC-17 cabled remote (original owner since 1974).
Vibration Control:TT on HRS M3X2-1921 shelf.
Speakers:Wilson Audio Alexia V (on order in Ferrari Argento Silver/Parchment grills sitting on Acoustic Diode Kit).
Power Cables:4 Nordost Odin Supreme Reference on amps, preamp & DAC. Ansuz Acoustics C2 on Transport & Clock.
Power Distribution:Ansuz Mainz D3 Distributor & Ansuz Mainz C2 1M Power Cable
Power Outlets:Furutech GTX-D NCF (R) duplex outlet, GTX Wall Plate & Duplex Cover (x2) on dedicated, same panel phase, 20A breakers.
Speaker Cables:2M Nordost Odin 2 Supreme Reference on Nordost Sort Lifts.
Signal Cables:Nordost Odin XLR's on dCS DAC & Amps.
Digital Cables: Nordost Odin 2's, 110-ohm AES/EBU on dCS Transport to DAC.
Clock Cables:5 each 75 ohm 1.25M Nordost Valhalla BNC/BNC Digital
Ethernet Cable: WireWorld Platinum 1M Starlight® 8 Twinax
Headphones:Vintage Koss Pro IV AA.
RCM: Audio Desk PRO
Tube Test Gear:Mint late '60's/calibrated Heathkit TT-1A, MaxiMatcher Power Amp & Preamp & Space Tech Labs ATT-3.02 tube test sets.
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Old 10-13-2012, 01:35 PM
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So Bob, what are your impresstions of the new speakers?
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Old 10-13-2012, 01:46 PM
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So Bob, what are your impresstions of the new speakers?
Huge SS and accurate depth. The bass, even though listed at 30Hz seems to me to be even lower than the spec. Having said that though & to be perfectly honest, I doubt I could tell the difference between 22Hz and 28Hz.

They aren't lacking whatsoever in that department. I was playing Holly Cole and Jennifer Warnes of which have great deep bass on selected tracks and was immensley happy. No looking back in that department. I would like to play Hugh Masekelas' LP this evening for that drum solo appreciation.

The mid bass is moreso distinguishable from the bass notes -- more seperation/air there and are taut with a fast treble. That ribbon tweeter and those ceramic drivers are the key to this speaker (and the Absolute Sounds Golden Ear Award Winner; the C1.1's).

I can also hear the different layers of treble now and these speakers are not bright nor harsh neither. Very extended & very pleasant to the ears.

These have just over 12 hours on them -- need to get at least 30-50 at the first noticeable point of break in.

Absolutely very satisfied with them and an upward move IMO.

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Amps:VAC 450iQ Monos in Silver Flake on HRS M3X2-1921's, HRS G7 Footers/G-Links & Sound Anchor Conecoasters.
Preamp:VAC Statement (on order) (Silver Flake)
Digital Source: dCS Rossini CD/SACD Transport, Vivaldi APEX DAC, Upsampler Plus & matching Clock (Silver)
Analogue Preamp:VAC Renaissance SE Phono stage in Silver Flake with XLR Output Option & with Nordost Valhalla XLR's.
Analogue Sources:SME 20/2 w/SME V arm & Nordost Odin 2 Tone Arm Cable, Palo Santos Presentation Cartridge & Akai GX-400D Reel-to-Reel w/relapped heads by JRF Magnetic Sciences. Akai RC-17 cabled remote (original owner since 1974).
Vibration Control:TT on HRS M3X2-1921 shelf.
Speakers:Wilson Audio Alexia V (on order in Ferrari Argento Silver/Parchment grills sitting on Acoustic Diode Kit).
Power Cables:4 Nordost Odin Supreme Reference on amps, preamp & DAC. Ansuz Acoustics C2 on Transport & Clock.
Power Distribution:Ansuz Mainz D3 Distributor & Ansuz Mainz C2 1M Power Cable
Power Outlets:Furutech GTX-D NCF (R) duplex outlet, GTX Wall Plate & Duplex Cover (x2) on dedicated, same panel phase, 20A breakers.
Speaker Cables:2M Nordost Odin 2 Supreme Reference on Nordost Sort Lifts.
Signal Cables:Nordost Odin XLR's on dCS DAC & Amps.
Digital Cables: Nordost Odin 2's, 110-ohm AES/EBU on dCS Transport to DAC.
Clock Cables:5 each 75 ohm 1.25M Nordost Valhalla BNC/BNC Digital
Ethernet Cable: WireWorld Platinum 1M Starlight® 8 Twinax
Headphones:Vintage Koss Pro IV AA.
RCM: Audio Desk PRO
Tube Test Gear:Mint late '60's/calibrated Heathkit TT-1A, MaxiMatcher Power Amp & Preamp & Space Tech Labs ATT-3.02 tube test sets.
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Old 10-13-2012, 01:53 PM
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Yes. I purchased Reg's pair. They are in good hands again. They will be very well cared for - I assure you. They have only ever been driven by 2301's.
Mike,

I've heard those babies in Reg's home with his MC2301's and C500T. I know how scary good they sound. Well done my friend.
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Old 10-13-2012, 02:44 PM
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Very Cool. Enjoy!
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Mike,

I've heard those babies in Reg's home with his MC2301's and C500T. I know how scary good they sound. Well done my friend.
Wrong thread Joe -- just sayin' (I know we bounce all over like an uncontrolled basketball dropped from 1,000 feet).

Best

Bob
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Amps:VAC 450iQ Monos in Silver Flake on HRS M3X2-1921's, HRS G7 Footers/G-Links & Sound Anchor Conecoasters.
Preamp:VAC Statement (on order) (Silver Flake)
Digital Source: dCS Rossini CD/SACD Transport, Vivaldi APEX DAC, Upsampler Plus & matching Clock (Silver)
Analogue Preamp:VAC Renaissance SE Phono stage in Silver Flake with XLR Output Option & with Nordost Valhalla XLR's.
Analogue Sources:SME 20/2 w/SME V arm & Nordost Odin 2 Tone Arm Cable, Palo Santos Presentation Cartridge & Akai GX-400D Reel-to-Reel w/relapped heads by JRF Magnetic Sciences. Akai RC-17 cabled remote (original owner since 1974).
Vibration Control:TT on HRS M3X2-1921 shelf.
Speakers:Wilson Audio Alexia V (on order in Ferrari Argento Silver/Parchment grills sitting on Acoustic Diode Kit).
Power Cables:4 Nordost Odin Supreme Reference on amps, preamp & DAC. Ansuz Acoustics C2 on Transport & Clock.
Power Distribution:Ansuz Mainz D3 Distributor & Ansuz Mainz C2 1M Power Cable
Power Outlets:Furutech GTX-D NCF (R) duplex outlet, GTX Wall Plate & Duplex Cover (x2) on dedicated, same panel phase, 20A breakers.
Speaker Cables:2M Nordost Odin 2 Supreme Reference on Nordost Sort Lifts.
Signal Cables:Nordost Odin XLR's on dCS DAC & Amps.
Digital Cables: Nordost Odin 2's, 110-ohm AES/EBU on dCS Transport to DAC.
Clock Cables:5 each 75 ohm 1.25M Nordost Valhalla BNC/BNC Digital
Ethernet Cable: WireWorld Platinum 1M Starlight® 8 Twinax
Headphones:Vintage Koss Pro IV AA.
RCM: Audio Desk PRO
Tube Test Gear:Mint late '60's/calibrated Heathkit TT-1A, MaxiMatcher Power Amp & Preamp & Space Tech Labs ATT-3.02 tube test sets.
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Old 10-13-2012, 04:25 PM
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Wrong thread Joe -- just sayin' (I know we bounce all over like an uncontrolled basketball dropped from 1,000 feet).

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Bob
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Old 10-13-2012, 04:28 PM
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Not that you'd know the feeling with your threads now would you Joe.
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Old 10-13-2012, 04:32 PM
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Not that you'd know the feeling with your threads now would you Joe.
Come over here Joe, you're always welcome: http://www.audioaficionado.org/sonus...ers-house.html
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