Happy NEW YEAR 2011 in Da VInci Audio
I am having a very busy business trip in Europe. The most important for AE is the visit in DV simply because so many clients asking me about the new solid state master reference Preamp and Phono.
Well. let tell you that the new master reference is not only a change from tube to a new solid state system but an UPGRADE of the V2.
I will provide my detail report on the flight back HK.
Well. let tell you that the new master reference is not only a change from tube to a new solid state system but an UPGRADE of the V2.
I will provide my detail report on the flight back HK.
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Can you arrange to ship the phono directly to my home?
Which one exactly on the picture is the Virtu Master Reference (VMR) phono?
Please don't jump the queue, ok?
Are you using Gabriel Mk2? I have no recollection you are using one.
Be careful, the new techniques that Peter uses to development the transformer are absolutely sophisticated and the sound frequency is so linear. It provides a very stable sound and fantastic positioning of different instruments
I have to tell you it is the best solid state combination I have ever heard!!
Whilst we had used CD playback as a reference for the tuning, I repeatedly use a lot of the LPs to verify the results afterward. Although room acoustics play a key role in producing a proper soundstaging and focuses of various images and image groups, the FUNDAMENTAL is still the key ingredient. Vekian needs no further elaboration on the CD source front. On the other hand, I wish to share my joy in having Gabriel to produce the ultimate vinyl experience to me in tandem with their tonearm and cartridge, not to mention, the Zanden phono. Jlam went to Switzerland for a more in-depth study on the upcoming DV products, among them, the new DV phono. This will certainly complete the DV vinyl source suite which many current DV user should not miss, myself included.
Musicality and tonality, to me, are relatively more subjective, we can have endless debates on which system can produce better musicality and tonality than the others. However, the presence of the details related to a keynote, a movement of the bow, a movement of the musical instrument or a movement of the performance is something which can easily tell the resolution, stability and quietness of the specific gear concerned. To me, not much of a debate. With the DV combo and notably the Gabriel in replacement of the InUnison a few weeks ago, it is unquestionably a world class vinyl source to me. Whether I can unleash its potential is up to my musical knowledge and persistence to strive for excellence. At least this leaves me with no excuse on the tools that I have got.
My salute to Da Vinci, especially Peter on his marvelous invention and really looking forward to their upcoming phono...
Marvel
Give the global reputation of DV in the field of analog, the new master virtu phono must be a no brainer.