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Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC

Hello, I am new to this forum but I have a question. I am trying to pair an amp + DAC with my Wilson Sabrinas. I have listened to Jeff Rowlands integrated with the Aeris DAC. And the VAC Sigma integrated with the Aeris DAC. Price is a factor and so is space. Does the 625 need a pre-amp? Any suggestions or thoughts? 
rinpoche
rinpoche OP
154 posts
 
You are adorable. And I can hardly wait to get something. BUT I am still waiting for the VAC 200 iq to come in so I can listen to it. I am finding the wait a bit brutal, but patience is going to pay off down the line. I have decided not to go with the PS Audio. It is still between the JR and VAC -- unless some of you have other suggestions. I rejected the ARC GSi75 -- it was good but I thought the JR and the VAC were better. There is a pair of JR 725 monoblocks for sale???? but I feel badly for the store if I go that route. Am I crazy?
guidocorona
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Hi rinpoche, unless the M725 monos on sale are the S2 version, the M625 S2 that you are considering will deliver a much purer, more musical sound.


The original M725 of course will be more powerful than M625 S2, because each monoblock is equipped with its own 1200W SMPS and PFC unit.


Thus, unless sheer power / authority is a factor, I recommend you go for the M625 S2.


For the best of both worlds, there is now an M725 S2 in full production.


Saluti, Guido


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jon2020
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".....I am finding the wait a bit brutal, but patience is going to pay off down the line."

+1, Rinpoche.

The wait is killing me more. :)

You remind me of myself when I first started in this crazy hobby more than 2 decades ago.
It was the same then - too many choices and too many decisions to make but only 1 final decision can be made. You will learn that you have to pay to gain experience in this hobby - to get the best overall sound, from all the different components, that suits you and your room.
Opening your wallet often is the only one inescapable fact in this hobby..

Happy hunting!

J.
rinpoche OP
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I hear you. Thanks for the support. I agree. But, my wallet is not deep. So, hopefully I will get it right the first time. I will let you know as soon as I make the plunge, 

inna
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Call me names if you wish, but I suggest you get rid of Wilsons and start listening to various speakers/amp combinations. In a few months you might end up with something truly great. 
Your wallet appears to be pretty good if not exactly perfect..
In your place I would probably start with Kharma/LAMM/Purist Audio and then move from there.
Of course, both Rowland and VAC would give you excellent sound with your speakers, but that's not my point. If you want great sound - you must make a great effort to achieve it. So far you are not making it. Sorry, man.
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