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Chrisandalex1

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Finally going to hear the VR-55
« on: 19 May 2015, 02:59 pm »
I have finally found time and opportunity to go meet Albert and listen to the VR-55.  I am very excited.  It just happens that I will get to meet a lot of other folks and hear a lot of other equipment while I am there.

Heading to T.H.E. Show Newport. 



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jab

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Re: Finally going to hear the VR-55
« Reply #1 on: 19 May 2015, 03:50 pm »
good for you!!  Prepare to be blown away!  Don't forget your checkbook!  Jack
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Chrisandalex1

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Re: Finally going to hear the VR-55
« Reply #2 on: 19 May 2015, 06:27 pm »
Jack,

I already got permission from the boss if I like them as much as I think I will.
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jab

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Re: Finally going to hear the VR-55
« Reply #3 on: 20 May 2015, 04:25 am »
That's terrific!  How nice to have that kind of relationship with the "better half"!  Btw, Neiman Marcus is just a 15 min ride to Newport Beach, if necessary!
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Chrisandalex1

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Re: Finally going to hear the VR-55
« Reply #4 on: 20 May 2015, 12:46 pm »
Quote from: jab on 20 May 2015, 04:25 am
That's terrific!  How nice to have that kind of relationship with the "better half"!  Btw, Neiman Marcus is just a 15 min ride to Newport Beach, if necessary!

LOL  Great minds think alike.  I already made a call to my connection at Hermes.
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Chrisandalex1

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Re: Finally going to hear the VR-55
« Reply #5 on: 31 May 2015, 01:52 am »
What an experience...

The VR-55's are everything I had hoped and more.  It was very nice to get to hear several other speakers that I had considered in the same place.  While all in different rooms with different equipment, the 55's stood out as exceptional.

I am ordering a pair for sure.

It was also a pleasure to finally meet Albert and Lee.  Good times, Good Food and Great music.

These guys have a true passion for their craft. 

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DaveC113

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Re: Finally going to hear the VR-55
« Reply #6 on: 31 May 2015, 02:47 am »
Yup, those 55s are a night and day difference vs the 4 jrs, which are good but just not in the same league. The combination of reasonable size, good looks and sota performance makes them a home run IMO.  :thumb:
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Re: Finally going to hear the VR-55
« Reply #7 on: 31 May 2015, 05:14 am »
Quote from: Chrisandalex1 on 31 May 2015, 01:52 am
What an experience...

The VR-55's are everything I had hoped and more.  It was very nice to get to hear several other speakers that I had considered in the same place.  While all in different rooms with different equipment, the 55's stood out as exceptional.

I am ordering a pair for sure.

It was also a pleasure to finally meet Albert and Lee.  Good times, Good Food and Great music.

These guys have a true passion for their craft. 

And you got to hear them with my Ultra speaker cables  :icon_lol:

Long story short - Albert was in a pinch and asked me if I could bring my cables to the show. Interesting thing is I got to compare the VR55s with the Signature cables and then with the Ultras - what a difference! As good as the Signatures sounded, the Ultras really opened up the sound coming out of the VR55s - smooth, spacious, very dynamic!
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jab

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Re: Finally going to hear the VR-55
« Reply #8 on: 31 May 2015, 05:46 am »
Heard them and spent a couple of hours in the room!  Spectacular!
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jab

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Re: Finally going to hear the VR-55
« Reply #9 on: 31 May 2015, 05:51 am »
Quote from: DaveC113 on 31 May 2015, 02:47 am
Yup, those 55s are a night and day difference vs the 4 jrs, which are good but just not in the same league. The combination of reasonable size, good looks and sota performance makes them a home run IMO.  :thumb:

I made the same mistake as I did at RMAF....  I visited the VSA room first and heard the 55's...  Game over!  Later visited a couple of Wilson rooms, Magico, YG, Rockport, Evolution, etc... Not even close.  The 55's are in a class by themselves.  The paint color on this pair is special (Porsche high gloss metallic, Macadamia.  Just stunning.
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Holli82

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Re: Finally going to hear the VR-55
« Reply #10 on: 31 May 2015, 05:42 pm »
Spent a 1/2 hour in the 55 room.  What an amazing speaker.  Soundstage was deep and wide.  Going to be hard to find anything better.  I made the mistake of going there first too :duh:.  Hard to listen to anything else.
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Re: Finally going to hear the VR-55
« Reply #11 on: 31 May 2015, 05:59 pm »
I'd be interested in the opinions of those who have the opportunity to audition the VR-55 Actives ($60k) against similarly-priced competitive offerings, ie. Rockport (the Cygnus @$62.5k), Magico (the S7 @$58k), and Vivid Audio (the G1 @$68k).  Thank you!  :wink:
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htradtk

Re: Finally going to hear the VR-55
« Reply #12 on: 31 May 2015, 06:09 pm »
Folks,

It's getting more and more tempting to start looking harder in getting a pair of these 55's!! Wish I was at the show. Speaking of shows, the 2015 Capital Audio Fest is coming to Rockville Md August 28-30. This is the 4th year and it is growing. A lot of audiophiles from the Baltimore/Washington area attend the show. Albert, if you are interested in a room, check out: www.capitalaudiofest.com. Would love to hear those 55's and meet Albert and company!

Henry
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Re: Finally going to hear the VR-55
« Reply #13 on: 31 May 2015, 11:15 pm »
Quote from: Holli82 on 31 May 2015, 05:42 pm
Spent a 1/2 hour in the 55 room.  What an amazing speaker.  Soundstage was deep and wide.  Going to be hard to find anything better.  I made the mistake of going there first too :duh:.  Hard to listen to anything else.

R, sorry I missed seeing you!  Several years ago you were kind and generous to open your home to Albert, myself and a potential buyer of mine for a few hours, interested in auditioning the VR9's in a SOTA set-up.  Hope you are well!!!  Jack
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Holli82

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Re: Finally going to hear the VR-55
« Reply #14 on: 2 Jun 2015, 04:24 am »
Hi Jack,

I do remember having you and Albert over.  I can't believe it's been 3 years.  I had a great time.  My system is the same, only change is a update of my DAC since you were here.  Anytime you are in Vegas, let me know.   

Enjoy your 55's. 

Rodney
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gammajo

Re: Finally going to hear the VR-55
« Reply #15 on: 4 Jun 2015, 04:35 am »
Given the always present uncertainties of a show, I am so pleased that the 55s were able to shine. Really eager to see pics of the Macadamia finish. Sounds like I will have to do a compare of Ultra SPC with my Signature
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gammajo

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« Reply #16 on: 4 Jun 2015, 04:41 am »
Found the great pictures on the other thread - thanks for posting them!
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