Nagra VPS phonom stage - how good

Does the Nagra have enough output to drive a power amp directly?

The Nagra VPS doesn't have a volume control. So it's not really desgined to drive a amp directly. (But like any source, you could do this, if the gain matched your amp just right and you never wanted to change volume)

The Nagra PLP is a full function preamp with nearly the same phono stage built in.

eco_audio:

Not sure why you're asking about xlr inputs. Just fyi, I went from a all BAT system, vkp10se superpak, 51se, 150se. I was nervous about going with any type of single ended component. (The Nagra does have xlr outs, but it is not a balanced design). I was using a din to xlr tonearm cable and the BAT phono sounded better balanced in and out. The VPS single ended is that good. I took NO steps backwards in running my phono stage now single ended into my BAT balanced pre and amp...

Have you heard the TRON Seven - all tube phono. Great sound and build quality from a boutique British designer (www.gtaudio.com) - available from Highwater Sound in NYC

Charlie

Where can I buy Nagra VPS? I tried emailing Nagra Audio asking them about dealership network. It took them one month to reply to my email! Worse, they gave me a dealer contact in Austin Texas but I have called him 10 times and he didn't even pick up a phone one single time.

Way to go Nagra!!

To Viper_z:

I am the contact in the U.S. for Nagra, and if somehow we've managed to provide such bad service, please accept our apologies; however I should note I keep every bit of e-mail correspondence, and I can't locate anything about the VPS referral to Ne Plus Ultra in Austin, Texas you mention. In any event, please feel free to contact me directly at high-end.usa@nagra.com or 617-314-9296 if I can be of help, and if you are trying to get a response from Casey in Austin, please be sure to leave a message when you call.

Thank you, and best regards,

John Quick
Sales Manager, NAGRA USA