Which amps work well with VSA?

scb · « **Reply #120 on:** 2 Apr 2012, 01:56 pm »

unifield 3

biamped using 4 channels of arcam p7

QWERT · « **Reply #121 on:** 13 Jul 2012, 08:34 pm »

Von Schweikert VR4-JR

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fplanner2000 · « **Reply #122 on:** 30 Jul 2012, 02:40 pm »

VR-7SE Mk 2

VAC Statement 450 monos...

es347 · « **Reply #123 on:** 3 Aug 2012, 02:06 pm »

I'll see your VACs Harve and raise you...

MC501 monoblocks

Just kidding. No doubt the VACs are at the very top of the amplifier food chain

(but I sure love my MACs)

fplanner2000 · « **Reply #124 on:** 3 Aug 2012, 02:23 pm »

As well you should Gavin - those 501s are great amps!

With the VACs and my upgraded 7's breaking in at about 12 hrs/nite, every day gets a bit closer to audio nirvana....

chgolatin2 · « **Reply #125 on:** 25 Sep 2012, 03:33 pm »

Which amp works better? Really? This ? is really, subjective because EVERYONE AND EVERYBODY has a different style, different taste etc. I guess my point will be that whatever sounds "BEST" to your ears is whats best for your VSA. But of course that you can't go wrong w a Tube Amp but thats just my opinion. I have a Peachtree Audio Idecco connected to my VR2's, along with Signal Audio Q10 speaker wires, signal audio power cord and I am "EXTREMELY" happy w the results. But again, thats just my taste and my style and budget...

roscoeiii · « **Reply #126 on:** 25 Sep 2012, 04:09 pm »

This week I will be comparing a Rogue Stereo 90 with a First Watt M2 on my VR-4 Gen IIs. I will report. Ack in my findings. This is in a 13x15 room so not too concerned about the M2's lower power

Alonski · « **Reply #127 on:** 24 Mar 2013, 11:43 pm »

Quote from: roscoeiii on 25 Sep 2012, 04:09 pm

This week I will be comparing a Rogue Stereo 90 with a First Watt M2 on my VR-4 Gen IIs. I will report. Ack in my findings. This is in a 13x15 room so not too concerned about the M2's lower power

Roscoe,
This is an old thread, but we seem to show up in the same places! So far we have the Townshend Rock 7 and VSA speakers in common, although mine are Unifield 3s.

I find the synergy between my VAC Phi 200 amp and the U3s to be just magic! Anyone else out there running VAC amps into VSA speakers?

JackD201 · « **Reply #128 on:** 25 Mar 2013, 12:43 am »

Harve (fplanner) used to use 300.1s with his VR-7s but has now moved up to 450s. Jimmy uses 450s with his 11s but they are now with Kevin being fitted with the IQ circuitry. Rodney (Holli88) has VACs driving his VR-9 Mk2s. Albert himself has a PHI integrated.

I have a Rock 7 w/Excalibur arm and ZYX Airy 3 S

I'm currently running my Unifield 3s with KR Audio Kronzilla DX Mk2s.

kernelbob · « **Reply #129 on:** 25 Mar 2013, 01:22 am »

A friend of mine is looking to build a system around Unifield-2 speakers. Any suggestions for a modestly priced integrated amplifier, say under $2k? The Oppo-105 is going to be the media player.

2bigears · « **Reply #130 on:** 25 Mar 2013, 01:28 am »

VAC 450's with 7's ,,,,,

good lord almighty.... can i come over.... i will bring the wine ..

roscoeiii · « **Reply #131 on:** 25 Mar 2013, 02:52 am »

Quote from: Alonski on 24 Mar 2013, 11:43 pm

Roscoe,
This is an old thread, but we seem to show up in the same places! So far we have the Townshend Rock 7 and VSA speakers in common, although mine are Unifield 3s.

Hi Alonski,

Yes we are swimming in the same waters.

I realize that I never reported back here on the FirstWatt M2 in my system compared to the Rogue. In a nutshell I preferred the Rogue. The M2 was a bit too soft and laid back with the VR-4s. Which apparently is how the amp was voiced by Pass. In general, the VR-4s can be a tad more laid back than I prefer, so I tend to try to get an amp and other associated equipment that will bring the sound a touch more forward.

Right now the VR-4s are sounding great with a very inexpensive kit from Class D Audio (the CDA-254, http://classdaudio.com/cda-254-audio-amplifier-125w-x-2-8-ohm-250w-x-2-4-ohm.html) that is my back up amp. Because the Rogue Stereo 90 is heading back to Rogue for an upgrade to Super Magnum status. But damn are folks surprised when I reveal what is driving these speakers now. Wow.

Kernelbob, I'd look at a Rogue tube integrated (Magnum version if possible). Really like the Rogue VSA combo. If your buddy is up for tubes that is.

kernelbob · « **Reply #132 on:** 25 Mar 2013, 03:10 am »

Roscoe,
Thanks for the suggestion on the Rogue. I've never heard Rogue amps, but they have a great reputation. I'll pass it along. My friend isn't a fan of exposed tubes, but I sure am (Kronzillas). Thanks.

roscoeiii · « **Reply #133 on:** 25 Mar 2013, 03:42 am »

While not always pictured with a tube cage, IIRC a tube cage is optional for all models.

es347 · « **Reply #134 on:** 25 Mar 2013, 03:05 pm »

Bob I'd give the Mystere serious consideration:

http://www.stereophile.com/content/myst232re-ia21-integrated-amplifier

Rouslanbel · « **Reply #135 on:** 29 May 2013, 09:44 pm »

Quote from: kernelbob on 25 Mar 2013, 01:22 am

A friend of mine is looking to build a system around Unifield-2 speakers. Any suggestions for a modestly priced integrated amplifier, say under $2k? The Oppo-105 is going to be the media player.

Oppo can successfully drive many power amps directly.
Emotiva has several of them at s reasonable price(XPA-1L 35 watts class A + up to 500 class A/B fully balanced monoblock for $699), Red Dragon Audio, Parasound and many others will be in your rsnge.
If you are not afraid of some relstively simple asdembly Ncore 400 DIY monoblocks could be a very good choice also.

CanVR1s · « **Reply #136 on:** 25 Jul 2013, 01:49 pm »

I Love VS VR1s and I have the centre to match. I am using an ARCAM P1000 with a Nordost power cable and Nordost Hemdall 2 speaker wire to drive my VR1s. I would love to purchase a used set of VR4 Jrs one day. I can not afford new ones.

JackD201 · « **Reply #137 on:** 8 Aug 2013, 07:28 am »

Just switched to two pairs of Lamm M2.2s for VR-9 SE Mk2s in preparation for the coming of 11s later this year. The MT pair is fitted with Amperex JAN 7308s.

WOWZA!

fplanner2000 · « **Reply #138 on:** 8 Aug 2013, 09:27 pm »

My 450's are currently on their way to Kevin as well. It is eerily quiet in my house - wish there was a way to fast forward a few weeks....

Hopefully they are back well before RMAF....

JackD201 · « **Reply #139 on:** 12 Aug 2013, 10:08 am »

Haven't heard Jim's IQs yet but last we spoke he was VERY happy! You're in for a treat Harve.