Vision SET 400 amp Review

Vingard · « **Reply #40 on:** 27 Aug 2018, 05:00 pm »

Quote from: ArthurDent on 27 Aug 2018, 04:55 pm

See he & his son's review here - https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=159180.0

Thanks!

I.Greyhound Fan · « **Reply #41 on:** 2 Sep 2018, 04:59 pm »

Frank, I just bought a new pair of PSB T3 speakers, $7700pr. If you want me to do another review in a month when they are broken in, let me know. These speakers are compared to speakers in the $15K-20K range.

Larry

JerryM · « **Reply #42 on:** 2 Sep 2018, 07:32 pm »

Quote from: I.Greyhound Fan on 2 Sep 2018, 04:59 pm

Frank, I just bought a new pair of PSB T3 speakers, $7700pr. …

Pics or it didn't happen.

I.Greyhound Fan · « **Reply #43 on:** 2 Sep 2018, 08:08 pm »

Quote from: JerryM on 2 Sep 2018, 07:32 pm

Pics or it didn't happen.

They ship out on Tuesday and I should have them in about 6-10 days

I would love to hear the new amp with them.

JerryM · « **Reply #44 on:** 2 Sep 2018, 08:27 pm »

Quote from: I.Greyhound Fan on 2 Sep 2018, 08:08 pm

They ship out on Tuesday and I should have them in about 6-10 days I would love to hear the new amp with them.

Yes, that would be quite awesome. Congrats on the new speakers!

avahifi · « **Reply #45 on:** 2 Sep 2018, 11:34 pm »

Larry, by the time you have your new speakers broken in, I should have a pair of new DVA SET 600 monoblocks available for you to play with.

They are really something else!

Frank

JerryM · « **Reply #46 on:** 2 Sep 2018, 11:37 pm »

Quote from: avahifi on 2 Sep 2018, 11:34 pm

Larry, by the time you have your new speakers broken in, I should have a pair of new DVA SET 600 monoblocks available for you to play with.

They are really something else!

Frank

Sweet.

I.Greyhound Fan · « **Reply #47 on:** 3 Sep 2018, 12:55 am »

Quote from: avahifi on 2 Sep 2018, 11:34 pm

Larry, by the time you have your new speakers broken in, I should have a pair of new DVA SET 600 monoblocks available for you to play with.

They are really something else!

Frank

I am looking forward to reviewing them with the new speakers. Let me know when they are ready.

Larry

I.Greyhound Fan · « **Reply #48 on:** 9 Sep 2018, 11:28 pm »

Frank, I received my new PSB T3 speakers and have almost 20 hours on them in 2 days. I should have them broken in the last week of September. Let me know when the Mono blocks are ready.

Larry

avahifi · « **Reply #49 on:** 10 Sep 2018, 05:56 pm »

We will need to build a new set of DVA SET 600s. The set we built has been shipped out.

We won't have time to build them until we are more caught up with pending orders.

In the meantime your are welcome to use my demo SET 400 to run with your new speakers for a while.

Frank

avahifi · « **Reply #50 on:** 22 Oct 2018, 07:44 pm »

Smargo, the reviewer for Audiophila who wrote the following review:

http://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2018/9/13/the-van-alstine-vision-set-400-stereo-amplifier

Actually purchased the SET 400 amplifier and kept it for himself. He got a 15% discount, that is all.

Was that "misleading and irresponsible"?

Note that we have never advertised in Audiophilia.

Frank

avahifi · « **Reply #51 on:** 22 Oct 2018, 07:52 pm »

Larry, the reviewer for Audiophilia is keeping and purchased the pair of SET 600 monoblocks.

http://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2018/10/13/audio-by-van-alstine-dva-set-600-mono-block-amplifier

Mike Levy of Alta Audio also wants the next pair we build.

So it will be a while before I have a pair of them for you to take home.

Sorry about that, well kinda, but the line for them is not all that long right now. Better than for a Tesla 3 now anyway.

Frank

mr_bill · « **Reply #52 on:** 23 Oct 2018, 04:18 pm »

Frank, with easy to drive speakers - is there much difference in sound between the 400 and 600 monos?

avahifi · « **Reply #53 on:** 5 Nov 2018, 04:52 pm »

With easy to drive speakers all you really need is the Vision SET 400 power amplifier ($1999).

This is the amp we normally use here testing other equipment with our ABX Comparator. The comparator is available again at $1099.

Right now we have a lovely set of Alta Rhea speakers to evaluate here.

http://alta-audio.com/collection/rhea/

If you have system electronics that trends toward the hot side, these are the rationally priced speakers to own.

Frank

targa02 · « **Reply #54 on:** 6 Nov 2018, 03:48 pm »

Hi Frank. Following the logic above, would the SET 120 deliver the same quality to a pair of very easy to drive speakers?

I.Greyhound Fan · « **Reply #55 on:** 7 Nov 2018, 02:47 am »

Quote from: targa02 on 6 Nov 2018, 03:48 pm

Hi Frank. Following the logic above, would the SET 120 deliver the same quality to a pair of very easy to drive speakers?

Yes, I reviewed them both. Both are excellent amps and are heavy hitters, way above their price points.

Larry

AvsFan · « **Reply #56 on:** 20 Nov 2018, 09:16 pm »

Quote from: targa02 on 6 Nov 2018, 03:48 pm

Hi Frank. Following the logic above, would the SET 120 deliver the same quality to a pair of very easy to drive speakers?

Yes. I would LOVE to know the answer to this. Is the SET 120 the SET 400 minus the watts?
I have 97db very easy to Drive ZU Audio Omen speakers and am VERY close to pulling the trigger on a new amp under the $1000 price tag. This SET 120 looks to be VERY special.

avahifi · « **Reply #57 on:** 20 Nov 2018, 10:08 pm »

Yes, the SET 120 has identical audio circuits as the SET 400.

It just has lower power supply voltage and lower power to fit in the smaller chassis and require lower voltage part ratings.

The sound is identical. You would hear no difference at all with efficent speakers.

Frank

AvsFan · « **Reply #58 on:** 20 Nov 2018, 10:18 pm »

Quote from: avahifi on 20 Nov 2018, 10:08 pm

Yes, the SET 120 has identical audio circuits as the SET 400.

It just has lower power supply voltage and lower power to fit in the smaller chassis and require lower voltage part ratings.

The sound is identical. You would hear no difference at all with efficent speakers.

Frank

Well you sold me then!!!!!
I am in. Finally a member of the AVA family!

AvsFan · « **Reply #59 on:** 20 Nov 2018, 10:20 pm »

And by the way, thanks for the prompt response Frank.