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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? 
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charles1dad
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Richard,
I hear you and we're on the same page, 

Rinpoche, 
The vast majority of audiogon forum contributors are nice folks who try to help others as much as possible.  There are the few negative sarcastic and "know it all" types who reside here.  Fortunately they are truly a small faction.
Charles,  
guidocorona
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You might be right Richard, I have played with some exceptional wires in my system. It is quite possible that they have enabled me to part with the linestage. The Audioquest WAL that Rinpoche has purchased is completely unlike any ICs I have ever used... Silver solid cores, that I believe are buried inside air dyelectrics. Will WAL induce Rinpoche to try out a line stage sooner than later, or will it have the opposite effect... Impossible to predict.


As for me trying the linestage route once again... Never say never again *Grins!*


matthew21
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Hey guys, I'm new here but I've had my valve amp for nearly 30 odd years. I felt like there needed to be servicing done to it so I took it in for repair. I have also a Mcintosh pre amp I constantly use.
Anyway.. The place I took it to actually restored my valve amp back to like I bought it from the shop back in 1989.
You can find the guys here below:
They actually also repair speakers and other electronic equipment too!
https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerHospital/


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jon2020
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Hi Rinpoche,

Here is my little prediction for your upcoming AQ cable :-
WGWAWWTW.

Also, I may have missed it in the thread but what are you using as cd player?

Rgds.
J. :)
rinpoche OP
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Hello jon2020,
Another mystery!! 
No, I am not using a cd player at the moment. Should I? 
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