Well I’ve definitely thought about upgrading my classic/dv20x2 combo and my Triton twos but the thing is... that would cost me money. The VAC sigma 160i SE I’m looking at is used and a very nice price, so nice that I will likely make $1000-$1200 on the deal overall once I sell off all my components and cables, money that I would likely put toward upgrading to Triton two plus (I do think those Tritons are major giant killers - I have auditioned many speakers in the 6-10k range and I’ve yet to hear anything that I thought would conclusively better them - they are also the perfect size for my small listening room and are very efficient). Selling off all that stuff a pain, but if the VAC is a major sonic upgrade (and based on the reviews that seems very possible) well... it’s a tempting move given that I’d make money on the deal. I also at this point would like streamlining my system to an integrated, DAC and tt. The phono section is the big question for me because I love the sound of the Allnic H1201 that I have now and part of the whole idea here is that I’d have to sell the Allnic for this to make sense for me. Given the fact that listening to vinyl has become now maybe 30% of my listening, I’d be okay if the VAC phono section gave me say 80% of what I’m getting out of the Allnic into the ARC LS26, but if it was more of a comedown than that i’d be disappointed.
VAC Sigma 160i SE or ARC LS26/Primaluna Dialogue Premium
My priorities have changed a little regarding my system lately and I’ve been considering moving to an integrated. There is a VAC Sigma 160i SE I’ve been looking at with the MC phono option and a balanced input. My current rig is an ARC LS26 pre with Primaluna Dialogue Premium amp (w KT150s) driving Triton Two speakers. I have for most of my life been a huge vinyl guy - my tt is a VPI classic (DV20x2) with an Allnic H1201 phono pre. But recently I got a PS Audio Directstream Jr Dac and it’s blowing my mind - for the first time in my life I am listening to way more digital than analog.
My question is twofold - first I’m looking for feedback on the VAC Sigma integrated from any owners, especially any who moved to it from separates. Also curious as to any feedback on the mc phono stage on the VAC. Even though I’m currently in love with the digital sound I’m getting vinyl will always be a big part of my listening life and I am very happy with the Allnic. My overall sense though is that going to the VAC integrated from the ARC/PL combo will be a sonic step up, I’m just not sure how much of a step. And I worry that the phono section will be a significant step down from the Allnic. At the same time I do love the idea of streamlining and getting rid of a some ic’s and pc’s. Even with a conservative estimate of what I can flip my current components for, when I factor in also selling the cables I will probably net a grand if get the VAC. Thanks, any input appreciated.
My question is twofold - first I’m looking for feedback on the VAC Sigma integrated from any owners, especially any who moved to it from separates. Also curious as to any feedback on the mc phono stage on the VAC. Even though I’m currently in love with the digital sound I’m getting vinyl will always be a big part of my listening life and I am very happy with the Allnic. My overall sense though is that going to the VAC integrated from the ARC/PL combo will be a sonic step up, I’m just not sure how much of a step. And I worry that the phono section will be a significant step down from the Allnic. At the same time I do love the idea of streamlining and getting rid of a some ic’s and pc’s. Even with a conservative estimate of what I can flip my current components for, when I factor in also selling the cables I will probably net a grand if get the VAC. Thanks, any input appreciated.
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