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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
inna
7,923 posts
 
Guido, it is impolite to say to a woman that she is not going to have as good an amp as you do. 
facten
2,972 posts
 
I might well be wrong but I think Guido was trying too impart that based upon his experience  rinpoche might be happy just using the Aeris DAC to drive the 625 versus inserting one of the preamps he mentioned
guidocorona
4,298 posts
 

Thank you Facten, you are absolutely correct. I was merely pointing out that not only Nirvana is perfectly achievable with SS preamplifiers instead of tubed ones... But the complete abscence of a preamplifier in the chain need not be a limiting factor in the enjoyment of music.


As for my admittedly beloved M925s... No performance comparison with M625 S2 was implied.


Saluti, G.


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almarg
9,670 posts
 
Guido, FWIW I interpreted your post exactly as Facten did, and in accordance with the clarification you provided just above.

Best regards,
-- Al
 
ricred1
2,083 posts
 
I hear you Guido, but no absolutes in audio. In my system it sounds better with the Corus...better separation, much better dynamics, honestly not even close. 
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