Virtual Dynamics Recall

I talked to Rick back in Feb. He was offering me a deal on the Audition package and tossing in the splitter when I told him I needed a line conditioner with multiple outlets to power up 4 components. He said his high quality splitter would work better for me than getting a line conditioner since his powercables doesn't need to be connected to one.

Have you received the splitter Sherod from VD and what have your results been?

Haven't received yet. Brett didn't give me a time-line so I'll give him a call if not in this week. I'll keep you posted when they arrive and their performance.

I'm considering buying two more Power 2 pc's for my system and have been wondering at the same time if the audition package would do me more justice. My system is : Cary 303/100 w/ Power 2 cryo'd -> Coincident cst ic. -> Rogue 99 Magnum w/ Absolute pc (temporary) -> Coincident cst ic. -> Innersound esl amp w/ Power 3 -> AP Oval 9 biwired -> Magnepan 1.6qr. Should I purchuse two more Power 2 cryo'd (minimum investment) or think about purchusing the Auditon package? Thanks for any suggestions and opinions.

Hi Bradz, my upgrade was very similar to what you are considering.

I had a system that included Cardas Lightning L15, Cardas Golden Cross, Harmonic Technology Pro Silway II, Analysis Plus BiOval 9s and Virtual Dynamics Power 2s, then in early march I bought an all cryo'd Audition Package from Rick. When I took the plunge I was very afraid of losing the warmth provided by the Golden Cross.

It's been two months since I got the Cryo'd Auditions and they have been a revelation. Replacing the mish mash of cables I was using with an all VD setup was like a hi-fi high-colonic. The music now flows smoothly and unrestricted. Initially, the Auditions were smooth with a huge soundstage, but a bit icy. After a week the iciness went away and the overall sound started to settle in. Rick had mentioned that going to a revealing cable scheme like his would result in more noticeable differences when tube-rolling and this has been very true for me. I feel the overall presentation is so open now that even using warm tubes doesn't compromise any transparency, air and soundstage size. I'm no longer fighting the battle of retaining warmth, while reducing harshness and gaining air and transparency. So many variables have been removed, so I can now devote time to tube rolling and just plain listening.

Virtual Dynamics offers a 14-day trial period which really isn't enough time to hear all the benefits their cables have to offer, but the results after one month have made me very happy.