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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
ricred1
2,037 posts
 
Guido,
As much guidance that you have provided me, I'm certainly not saying your wrong. What I'm suggesting is maybe be more conservative with cables, try a active preamp and then make a more informed decision on what has the most impact on her system. 
rinpoche OP
154 posts
 
Hello all, 
I did hear the 625 S2 with a preamp. I heard it with a high end ARC and it was really stunning. It was warm and just gorgeous. That is why I thought down the road I might add in a tube preamp. But, that decision, if you have learned anything about me here, will take time. I would love to hear it with the Corus as well. Of course, I am sure it will also sound fabulous. My dealer didn't have the Corus on hand to hear. Once I reach that plateau, and we all know it will happen, that will be the first thing I audition. I could let you all know when it happens, because I am sure it will. It is an exciting adventure and today I was loving where I am at. Although they say it's the journey and not the goal, when it comes to music, both are critical. You are an amazing bunch. Thank you so much for sort of holding my hand through this. Do you do this all the time because Audiogon is lucky to have you. 
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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 
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
4,298 posts
 

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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