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Old 11-11-2012, 11:31 PM
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As I've mentioned previously, am happy you have found resolve in your quest Joe. The VAC products are well received and recognized by everyone & infact, I have never heard a negative opinion of them whatsoever. Therefore, I can understand why, behind the Dart, it is the best audio purchase you've made. That's cool (beans).

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If I did not have the Dart, the VAC would be the best purchase, bar none. You will LOVE yours when she gets hooked up!
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Old 11-11-2012, 11:33 PM
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Glad to hear it, Joe! I look forward to more thoughts as it breaks in.
Thanks Sean

I am looking forward to your journey as well. Savor every step and have no regrets.
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Old 11-11-2012, 11:36 PM
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Bob You will LOVE yours when she gets hooked up!
That's what I want to hear. Have you cracked the top just to peak inside?

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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.
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Old 11-11-2012, 11:40 PM
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That's what I want to hear. Have you cracked the top just to peak inside?

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I am a little hesitant right now. This thing has a ton of screws. I am building up the courage, but mostly am just enjoying the heck out of it. If I am not listening to it, I am asleep. Even then, I am still listening.
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Old 11-11-2012, 11:47 PM
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I am a little hesitant right now. This thing has a ton of screws. I am building up the courage, but mostly am just enjoying the heck out of it. If I am not listening to it, I am asleep. Even then, I am still listening.
Understand Joe-- not a priority, just curious. I'll take some shots & post.

Just sit back & relax with the fine music you are listening to.

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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 11-12-2012, 12:37 AM
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Congrats Joe !
I'm sure that this system sounds awesome.
My belief is that you are not looking for the most "impressive" sound. You're looking for the most "natural" one, the one that will force you to focus on the music and not on the gear.
When you will find it, you will stop your quest for the best "gear" for at least.....a few months !

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Thank you Jerome. I am enjoying the music instead of the system, for at least a few months. Ha!
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Old 11-12-2012, 01:15 AM
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Thank you Jerome. I am enjoying the music instead of the system, for at least a few months. Ha!
Cool !

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Congrats again Joe, you want a dollar for every congrats?
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Fantastic Joe! Has the system reached Nirvana for you?
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