Spending some quality time with the Virtue ICEBlocks

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My three  word review!
ROBUST!
GRUNT!
INSATIABLE!   :P :P


If I was still a Planar guy these amps would be an absolute no brainer. With Louis's fab Omega's still a no brainer!  :nono: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

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Re: Spending some quality time with the Virtue ICEBlocks
« Reply #1 on: 14 Nov 2010, 07:03 pm »
Darn i need a pair of these for our Szall inspired Envy 4way dba design we're scheduled to make Q1 2011....all our products use planars but the 4way will have an AST :icon_twisted:

good to hear your excited with the ICE Tabrink :thumb:

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Re: Spending some quality time with the Virtue ICEBlocks
« Reply #2 on: 14 Nov 2010, 10:41 pm »
Sure you're talking about an amp there, Tom?

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Re: Spending some quality time with the Virtue ICEBlocks
« Reply #3 on: 18 Nov 2010, 04:28 am »
 8)
The ICE Blocks exceed anything I have heard by quite a large margin,
ROBUST.. The mid range punches hard and the mid bass is so full and quick to hit hard..
 Just home from a  west coat trip and very glad to be able to experience the ICE Block again. .
I underestimated just how spectacular they really are.
The amazing thing is how good they sound at normal listening levels.
Being an Anthem guy for years I have to say these Virtue amps are about as good as it gets.
Highly Recommended.

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Re: Spending some quality time with the Virtue ICEBlocks
« Reply #4 on: 18 Nov 2010, 06:45 am »
8)
The ICE Blocks exceed anything I have heard by quite a large margin,
ROBUST.. The mid range punches hard and the mid bass is so full and quick to hit hard..
 Just home from a  west coat trip and very glad to be able to experience the ICE Block again. .
I underestimated just how spectacular they really are.
The amazing thing is how good they sound at normal listening levels.
Being an Anthem guy for years I have to say these Virtue amps are about as good as it gets.
Highly Recommended.

    Wait till you start tweaking it out;

or in the immortal words of Al Jolson.

"You ain't hear nothin' yet!"

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Re: Spending some quality time with the Virtue ICEBlocks
« Reply #5 on: 26 Nov 2010, 04:17 am »
You guys need to take note. I inserted my Sensation  into the mix and used it to feed the ICEBlocks.
 :lol:
Holy cow!
Stop the train the sound almost knocked me over with the precision of Sugar Ray!
These ICEBlocks are SWEET! Not sure how Seth can keep them in stock! As much as I love my Gary Dodd Sensation  his handi work with the ICEBlocks is sound my room never had until now!
 :duh: If there ever were a upgrade path with the precision Virtue  product it is to the ICEBlock driven to perfection by the Sensation.
I have the best system for the best investment ever.
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Re: Spending some quality time with the Virtue ICEBlocks
« Reply #6 on: 26 Nov 2010, 07:43 am »
    I am running my Sensation with a NOS Telefunken into my Ice Blocks running with NOS Amperex Bugle Boys. 
    This into a pair of Omega Sticks; all connected by Virtue Cables and ICs. 

    In 40 years of being an Audiophile, this is the most enjoyment I have ever gotten from my system.

    The sound is huge, and the presentation is effortless.   

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Re: Spending some quality time with the Virtue ICEBlocks
« Reply #7 on: 22 Dec 2010, 04:49 am »
oh man I wants me some ICEBlocks!