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VR-1's?
« on: June 13, 2005, 09:15:15 PM »
anyone have any experience or opinions on the VSA VR1's?

I think one or two guys run them.... anyone with tubes?
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Re: VR-1's?
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2005, 09:22:25 PM »
matt denardo has a pair
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Re: VR-1's?
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2005, 09:24:47 PM »
that's right....

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Re: VR-1's?
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2005, 10:05:40 PM »
I've never put tubes behind them, though. Based on their sensitivity rating, I see absolutely no problem in doing so. I don't know anyone local with a tube amp so I can give you a better opinion. Schuster has all solid-state (Mcintosh), doesn't he? I know Damon uses solid state as well.

For a used price in the $600s on Audiogon, I find it hard to think you could go wrong with these. They're the best monitor/bookshelf I've heard, but also give the Paradigm Studio 40 a listen - different ears and all.
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Re: VR-1's?
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2005, 10:28:04 PM »
not a Paradigm fan really and I've listened to a lot of their stuff....

thanks Matt....
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Re: VR-1's?
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2005, 10:04:38 AM »
Quote from: MattD on June 13, 2005, 10:05:40 PM
I don't know anyone local with a tube amp so I can give you a better opinion.

You do now.
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Re: VR-1's?
« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2005, 01:51:02 PM »
matt, what kind of sub do you run?
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Re: VR-1's?
« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2005, 03:40:14 PM »
I don't, though I'd like to. Apartment living and moving 6 times in 6 years (soon to be a 7th) has hindered me.
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Re: VR-1's?
« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2005, 03:42:42 PM »
thanks again matt

I was just wondering if people had found certain subs to be a good match or not....
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Re: VR-1's?
« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2005, 03:44:33 PM »
Vandersteen offers a sub.  I read a few reviews that say it integrates very well with the VR1s and also with the big box speakers.
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Re: VR-1's?
« Reply #10 on: June 14, 2005, 04:53:09 PM »
Been thinking about going this route as well.  I have an Onix Rocket ufw-10 that I would bet matches well.  I'm looking for something a little more laid back sounding than my current PSB's.  They tend towards the bright side.

Anyone else care to share an opionion on the VR1's?
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« Reply #11 on: June 14, 2005, 04:54:30 PM »
I'm interested in hearing what eric thinks of the new (at least since he was here last) amp and dac combo once he gets here next week....

I'm okay with my current setup but want to go to something smaller for apartment living
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Re: VR-1's?
« Reply #12 on: June 14, 2005, 05:26:23 PM »
I'm just wanting a change and can't justify spending any money so this is how I would mix it up...

I hope you're ready to get your Escott on...
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Re: VR-1's?
« Reply #13 on: June 14, 2005, 05:32:27 PM »
luckily I'm on "vacation" for awhile.... unfortunatley for Sara she has to be up at 8am saturday for work... I'm thinking it's best if we just stay out 8)

oh yeah, I totally agree with you... this is a cheap way (relatively speaking) to change things up a bit
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Re: VR-1's?
« Reply #14 on: June 14, 2005, 08:25:07 PM »
My VSA's arrived in Greenville today... >:D
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