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VAC sigma vs Vac phi 200.
I also have a Vac 160i and love it! 
Wireworld Platinum vs Acoustic Zen Absolute
Advanced technology doesn't always translate to better sound; I've owned cables with ground breaking technology and they were terrible... 
New home for Avalon Ascendants
@ CzbbclI loved the Herron gear and wanted to minimize my usable space by going with a true tube integrated amplifier that is world class with no compromises. The Vac 160i compliments my system and is very musical and engaging... 
New home for Avalon Ascendants
I'm in the SW states, near El Paso 
New home for Avalon Ascendants
I always put an ad up but wanted to plant the seed for potential buyers since I'm unable to physically pack my speakers up from the front line, if you know what I mean... 
Interconnect with great dynamics and bass slam ,
Contact AZ for disposition but I can tell you that they are phenominal and the best cable I have ever heard. Many sources but here's one:http://www.stereophile.com/content/triode-and-acoustic-zen 
Speakers for VAC sigma 160i -- need inputs
I've used amps rated at 275-400 watts @ 4 ohms on my Avalon in the same room and really the only difference I've noticed, maybe is a tad less bass... 
Speakers for VAC sigma 160i -- need inputs
I'm driving a pair of Avalon Ascendants with my Vac 160i in a 15x20 space louder than I care to listen. This amps has grunt... 
Interconnect with great dynamics and bass slam ,
Acoustic Zen Absolute Copper without question... 
Modwright Oppo 105
Dan and his customer support team is "Outstanding"! I'm still loving my MW 5400;the best digital playback I've ever heard and I've owned many... 
Speaker recommendations, budget $10-15K
I'd hear for myself, regardless of friends trusted ears...4+ hours will literally save you $K's from buying/selling the speaker you thought was the one. It say a lot about a manufacturer when their equipment rarely show up on the used market. 
Belles 150A or keep current amp
Belles is a good amp but wouldn't be my first choice since it's warm sounding, similiar to the sound of the 2Ce's. I've read McCormack is an excellent match... 
Speaker recommendations, budget $10-15K
The Crescendo’s are much different than any speaker I’ve ever heard and they are true chameleons! The speed of these speakers were unbelievable, attacks were very fast and clean, right down to the lowest note. Sound-staging was deep and wide wit... 
Speaker recommendations, budget $10-15K
I heard the Acoustic Zen Cresendo's and was blown away... 
New CD player sound qualities
I found the Ayon 2 to be forward and a little on the bright side in my system.