Opinions on VAC preamps...

nooshinjohn
nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
edited November 2014 in 2 Channel Audio
Specifically this one...

app.audiogon.com/listings/tube-vac-renaissance-signature-linestage-preamp-fresh-factory-tubes-no-trades-2014-11-08-preamplifiers-08827-hampton-nj

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The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    Killer preamp! I've never been lucky enough to hear a vac preamp or amp, but all I read from owners is glowing comments about them. I hope you get it!
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    TOTL pre there pal. Been a long time since I had an ear on some of their older models but I sure remember I liked what I heard. I wouldn't hesitate owning one.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    Thanks guys for the input. I have never heard any VAC gear... just a few short months ago, I would have had ten responses by now. The brain-drain here appears to be far worse than I thought. :(
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,442
    well John we all went to iphone's to make this mess look better. So yea no need for a stereo as we have TOTL iphone's


    your assessment is correct thou...They (DEI) got what they wanted a forum that no one has to watch over.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    I was hopeful I could pull the trigger on this one, but it is just out of my reach right now... Damn this hobby and it's all-consuming lust for something better.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    edited November 2014
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    I was hopeful I could pull the trigger on this one, but it is just out of my reach right now... Damn this hobby and it's all-consuming lust for something better.

    Nothing wrong with wanting better....in anything. But my friend, one has to stop at some point and just kick back and enjoy what one has. Maybe devote some attention and funds to other aspects of your life. It's all about balance pal, not obsessions for a few certain things.

    Marketing hype is all about creating obsessions. The next best cable, dac, pre amp....the next best car, cell phone, TV,.....all designed to put some separation between you and your coin. After all, spending is what turns the wheels of the economy.

    As much as I dig high end audio, as a return on investment it pretty much sucks. I'd suggest getting your system to a point you can be happy with, then stop. Any extra cash you have after that stop looking at the next best thing in audio and invest that coin, buy a condo and rent it out, a 3 flat, stocks, anything that will make your retirement years a tad more pleasant. Take a vacation with the wife, devote some time and coin to helping others in need.....good for the soul I might add too.

    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • doctor r
    doctor r Posts: 837
    Amazing pre. I have been using the VAC Standard LE pre for about 6 years and would not trade it for anything (except for exactly what you are looking at). Kevin Hayes (VACs owner) also continues to service everything they have ever made.
    integrated w/DAC module Gryphon Diablo 300
    server Wolf Alpha 3SX
    phono pre Dynamic Sounds Associates Phono II
    turntable/tonearms Origin Live Sovereign Mk3 dual arm, Origin Live Enterprise Mk4, Origin Live Illustrious Mk3c
    cartridges Miyajima Madake, Ortofon Windfeld Ti, Ortofon
    speakers Rockport Mira II
    cables Synergistic Research Cables, Gryphon VPI XLR, Sablon 2020 USB
    rack Adona Eris 6dw
    ultrasonic cleaner Degritter
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