Sme10
Specifically two comments : first, that the VPS has a distinct tonal color and second, it adds a veneer( I am paraphrasing) thats lush and romantic. I can only react in the context of my system, my room and the music I play and find it hard to relate these comments to my listening experience over the past 8 months I've had the Nagra VPS. Last night listening to some 70s rock : Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick and Dire Straits(more like 80s and 90s rock)there was a raw visceral power to the music that was in no way diminished by adding the VPS to the analogue chain. I am familiar with these lps and can recall and compare the experience with my earlier phonostage, the Sutherland Phd. In every which way, it has elevated my analog experience. In all fairness I should point out that along the way I have changed carts from a Lyra Helikon to a Skala and now to a Transfiguration L Orpheus.
My goal or audio quest is simple : musical enjoyment. Am I tapping my feet and generally feeling good listening ? To me this is more important than the Holy Grail of tonal neutrality. YMMV.
What the heck...I have an all tube system with ESL speakers and "lush and romantic" are the last words to describe either the system or any of its components.
Sorry for the long rant.
Cheers
PS Its a very impressive system that you have. Audition the BPS if you can but remember there is a lot of competition at that price point.
