SAS Audio V series ICs

Steve · « **on:** 6 Dec 2005, 06:38 pm »

Dear Everyone,

About a month ago, I finished upgrading my "V" series ICs. It has been a very rewarding and eye opening experience. The "V" series opened up the soundstage like no other ICs I have heard to date, except the JenaLabs ICs.

Many ICs have a sonic signatures such as up front, lacking in backround detail, or some other artifact that interferes with the naturalness of the music. The "V" series is simply open and spacious, with a tremendous front to back ratio, so the kettle drummer isn't sitting on the conductor's lap.

Another particular area that I improved on is the bass/upper bass region. Natural, tight, and open.

As an introductory offer, through December 19th, I am selling the V1 meter ICs for $125.00, instead of $140.00 (shipping within the contental USA is included).

Simply go to my "specials" page to order. http://www.sasaudiolabs.com/specials.htm

I include, as usual, a 45 day money back guarantee. Shipping is via US postal only.

Marbles · « **Reply #1 on:** 6 Dec 2005, 07:33 pm »

Looking forward to getting these!! The price seems like a bargain!!!

Jena Labs cable and Vampire 800 connectors

zybar · « **Reply #2 on:** 6 Dec 2005, 07:38 pm »

Steve,

Will you be doing a balanced ic?

George

Steve · « **Reply #3 on:** 6 Dec 2005, 07:49 pm »

Hi Marbles,

Pretty interesting when I was working on the upgrade. I tried different techniques and was able to change the tonal balance almost at will. So now, in the shop, I have 4 or 5 different ICs, all with a different tonal balance (all using the Vampire 800CB connectors).

I love to experiment, but after awhile, I have all this stuff hanging around.

Thanks Robert.

Steve · « **Reply #4 on:** 6 Dec 2005, 08:29 pm »

I don't know George. I haven't even thought about it yet. Been so busy upgrading the 10As and upgrading the single ended (SE) ICs. I will first see how the Vs sound, and then maybe go from there.

audiojerry · « **Reply #5 on:** 7 Dec 2005, 02:16 am »

Hi Steve,
I see you've been busy in the lab.

That's an excellent price.
Are you able to voice them for a tube amp or solid state amp - would that make sense?
Have you been experimenting with speaker wire?

Steve · « **Reply #6 on:** 7 Dec 2005, 02:58 am »

Hi Jerry,

Yes, I have been busy, especially over the past couple of weeks.

The cone seems to have helped me concentrate a little better.

Yes, good point, that is just what I have been doing. I think I am close to what I am looking for. Been using both a SS amp and my tube amps.

I am still using my Jenalabs 18 gauge wire, 5 "strands" paralleled (approx 11.5 guage), 10 foot length (although I don't actually need 10 feet of speaker wire at home), and using some cryod all copper spades. Crimped, gas tight connection.

I think if I only had a 5 foot length, it would only need 3 , possibly 4 strands. That is for my speakers. Others might be slightly different, but the beauty is one can experiment for the best sound quite easily.

Take care.

Quote from: audiojerry

Hi Steve,
I see you've been busy in the lab.
That's an excellent price.
Are you able to voice them for a tube amp or solid state amp - would that make sense?
Have you been experimenting with speaker wire?

Marbles · « **Reply #7 on:** 16 Dec 2005, 02:18 am »

Steve,

These Rock!!

Quite a bargain at your price.

Congrats on a WINNER.

audiojerry · « **Reply #8 on:** 16 Dec 2005, 01:22 pm »

Quote from: Marbles

Steve,

These Rock!!

Quite a bargain at your price.

Congrats on a WINNER.

How so, Marbles?

Marbles · « **Reply #9 on:** 16 Dec 2005, 01:53 pm »

Quote from: audiojerry

Quote from: Marbles
Steve,

These Rock!!

Quite a bargain at your price.

Congrats on a WINNER.

How so, Marbles?

Jerry,

My system has been too analytical for too long and I want to go for a more musical sound without giving up detail.

To that effect I have ordered but not received a tube pre-amp.

After putting these cables in my system, I seem to get the tube pre effect I was going for without giving up the detail.

These are on equal footing with the Bolder Summits, RSA, Straley, but cost much less then all of them.

These are now my recommended IC's to try before you spend mucho dinero on others.

woodsyi · « **Reply #10 on:** 16 Dec 2005, 02:17 pm »

Quote from: Marbles

Jerry,

My system has been too analytical for too long and I want to go for a more musical sound without giving up detail.

To that effect I have ordered but not received a tube pre-amp.

After putting these cables in my system, I seem to get the tube pre effect I was going for without giving up the detail.

These are on equal footing with the Bolder Summits, RSA, Straley, but cost much less then all of them.

These are now my recommended IC's to try before you spend mucho dinero on others.

If that is the case, I wonder if they would work for me using tube pre and amps. Price is good. Since I need like 10 pairs for multi source/amps, I couldn't afford any higher price.

Marbles · « **Reply #11 on:** 16 Dec 2005, 02:22 pm »

woodsyi,

Why not give them a try and report how they were?

They come with a 45 day money back period.

Steve · « **Reply #12 on:** 16 Dec 2005, 10:10 pm »

Hi and thanks for the nice compliment Marbles. As Marbles stated, I offer my typical 45 day money back guarantee on my ICs.

One can find my special on the new V ICs at:

http://www.sasaudiolabs.com/specials.htm

At this link, one can purchase the 1 meter pairs for $125.00 thru Dec 19th. I also am offering a $15.00 discount on my 1.5 and 2 meter V ICs. One can contact me via a PM or through my email listed in my profile, or on my website for further information.

Yes, I am using all tube equipment here and they sound wonderful. 45 day money back guarantee applies.

Nick B · « **Reply #13 on:** 16 Dec 2005, 11:24 pm »

Are speaker cables in the works?

Steve · « **Reply #14 on:** 17 Dec 2005, 02:51 am »

Hi Nick,

I have been just strapping together "strands" of 18 gauge JenaLabs wire. 2 strands = approx 15 gauge, 4 strands = approx 12 gauge. I use 5 strands, but then I am running 10 foot lengths. With 5 foot runs, I would guess 3 strands would be enough. Nice thing is I can somewhat tune the sound by adjusting the number of strands I use.

I did connect all copper, cryod spades on them, gas tight connection, but haven't used a jacket around the bundle.

NOTE: I will be out of the office from Dec 22nd and reopening Jan 2nd, 2006. Any orders thru Dec 20th should be sent out by Dec 22nd.

Quote from: Nick B

Are speaker cables in the works?

earlmarc · « **Reply #15 on:** 25 Dec 2005, 02:23 am »

I have received Steve's IC's and have been comparing them to the Silverfi cables. Steve's IC's are sensational and join the Silverfi cables as the best cables for the price. The SAS cables will hold its own with anything out there. The Silverfi cables are a little bit more intimate than the SAS cables, and so far that's about it. I will report back with a more in depth comparison of these over-achievers.

Steve · « **Reply #16 on:** 7 Jan 2006, 03:20 am »

Dear Everyone,

Unfortunately, someone has to put his finger in the pie, so to speak. Just had one try to pull some nasty stuff on me, so I am shortening my money back guarantee to 14 days on ICs. Preamps will stay 45 days. Hopefully, this will help.

Sorry about the change, but seems necessary.

Marbles · « **Reply #17 on:** 7 Jan 2006, 03:33 am »

Bummer Steve, sorry to hear that.

Steve · « **Reply #18 on:** 7 Jan 2006, 03:58 am »

HI Marbles,

Well, I am not sure 14 days is that bad as one should be able to get a clear picture by then. At least I hope so.

I figure 14 days will just be that much shorter time I have to worry about a scammer to who tries to blackmail me into a lower price.

audiojerry · « **Reply #19 on:** 7 Jan 2006, 09:25 am »

Quote from: Steve

HI Marbles,

Well, I am not sure 14 days is that bad as one should be able to get a clear picture by then. At least I hope so.

I figure 14 days will just be that much shorter time I have to worry about a scammer to who tries to blackmail me into a lower price.

Can you elaborate more on what happened? I don't understand how someone tried to scam you. Doesn't the person have to purchase the cable, and if he's not satisfied he has 45 days to return for a refund? How can he blackmail you?

Your 45 policy is very generous, but why would you continue it on the preamp but not the cables?