The VSA/VAC system I heard at the Los Angeles audio show near LAX Airport a couple of years ago was the best sounding, all purpose system I think I have ever heard at a show.
the VAC Von Schweikert Room
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:The ULTRA 11 is unquestionably one of the best measuring and sounding systems ever created as proven by its' extremely low distortion. This flagship loudspeaker delivers astonishingly clear midrange and peerless transparency, extremely smooth highs out to 60kHz and tight bass down to 10Hz. All this with three dimensional soundstage that creates an accurate holographic image of any recorded event. The ULTRA 11 delivers soulful emotion to any music and must be experienced in person to truly be appreciated. "
Taken from the VSA wensite/
Taken from the VSA wensite/
Steve Williams
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I wasn't there this past weekend and am in no position to comment yes or no on Reginald's thoughts re the room or the speakers or the electronics.His thoughts are well taken. Having said that I have heard the Ultra 11 on at least 5 different occasions starting with the very first one made when I visited Damon and Leif at the VSA factory and posted the following
https://whatsbestforum.com/threads/...n-afternoon-of-aural-bliss.21831/#post-420338
I think I was the first person to hear that speaker come off the finish line
I have heard the speaker at the same show as Ron did and my thoughts were exactly the same as his. The speakers were absolutely invisible and the sound provided for my ears one of the best sonic experiences I have ever heard. The only better experience I have ever heard was in Manila and heard Jack's brother's Jimmy's system with the one off VSA speakers made especially for Jim's system. IMO at that time I stated that there wasn't a better system in the galaxy
https://whatsbestforum.com/threads/...st-asia-and-hears-some-amazing-systems.21241/
At that time Jack's system was my second favorite system of all time with the predecessor of the Ultra 11 speakers
Well having heard the Ultra 11's on so many occasions now it is my goal to make a return trip to Manila to hear Jack and Jim's systems once again as I truly believe that the Ultra 11 is so good that I am betting Jack's system easily rivals that of big brother Jim. This is not to denigrate Jim's system but rather to confirm my feelings that the Ultra 11 speaker is truly in a class of it's own
https://whatsbestforum.com/threads/...n-afternoon-of-aural-bliss.21831/#post-420338
I think I was the first person to hear that speaker come off the finish line
I have heard the speaker at the same show as Ron did and my thoughts were exactly the same as his. The speakers were absolutely invisible and the sound provided for my ears one of the best sonic experiences I have ever heard. The only better experience I have ever heard was in Manila and heard Jack's brother's Jimmy's system with the one off VSA speakers made especially for Jim's system. IMO at that time I stated that there wasn't a better system in the galaxy
https://whatsbestforum.com/threads/...st-asia-and-hears-some-amazing-systems.21241/
At that time Jack's system was my second favorite system of all time with the predecessor of the Ultra 11 speakers
Well having heard the Ultra 11's on so many occasions now it is my goal to make a return trip to Manila to hear Jack and Jim's systems once again as I truly believe that the Ultra 11 is so good that I am betting Jack's system easily rivals that of big brother Jim. This is not to denigrate Jim's system but rather to confirm my feelings that the Ultra 11 speaker is truly in a class of it's own
Steve Williams
Site Founder, Site Owner, Administrator
Thanks Jack
The friendships that this hobby has brought to me over all the years i have been involved in audio are worth more than the greatest of any audio systems. The world is a vast place and the fact that this hobby has brought us together Jack was worth more than anything. Cathy and I will never forget that trip to Manila followed by a sojourn to Palawan
You guys are the best
The friendships that this hobby has brought to me over all the years i have been involved in audio are worth more than the greatest of any audio systems. The world is a vast place and the fact that this hobby has brought us together Jack was worth more than anything. Cathy and I will never forget that trip to Manila followed by a sojourn to Palawan
You guys are the best
I have ben aVSA fan since I first encountered the nines at a show in New York. I followed up with Mike Lavigne who at one point was in pursuit of the 11's. I praised them on Audiogon before WBF was founded. Recently I congratulated them on this site for a successful exhibit at another show.
I assume VAC and VSA expended significant time and expense with this exhibit. Maybe they will return next year. Or maybe I will have to travel to get an encore. I am certainly willing to give them a second chance.
Jack for me that concludes this issue.
I assume VAC and VSA expended significant time and expense with this exhibit. Maybe they will return next year. Or maybe I will have to travel to get an encore. I am certainly willing to give them a second chance.
Jack for me that concludes this issue.
Steve Williams
Site Founder, Site Owner, Administrator
We will definitely be there next year in the same room. I believe the plan for next year is to bring the same system but we will rotate other models like the ULTRA 9's, Ultra 55's, E-5MkII's, and even the E-3MkII's in the system. I wish I would have been able to meet you at the show. Our next show is in Florida I believe where this system will be shown.
Steve Williams
Site Founder, Site Owner, Administrator
I’m hoping Reginald is going to make a return trip to visit me and when he does I will bring him to your factory
When you come I would love for you and Steve to come visit at my house. I will have the ULTRA 9's with the VAC tube electronics. We can have lunch at the clubhouse.
Hi Leif, please provide more information on the Ultra 55s - cabinet, driver configurations, size, specifications, etc. Thanks!
The ULTRA 55's use the same cabinets as the VR55's but the internal of the cabinet is a little different. We use the same woofers and mid that are in the ULTRA 9 and 11 as well as the Beryllium tweeter. The rear ribbon is the same we use in the 55. Like the other ULTRA flagships we use all MasterBuilt internal wire and the same crossover components. Same voicing as the U9 & 11's.
Thanks, Leif! It would be extremely helpful to have updated data posted on the VSA website, the authoritative and unambiguous source of information where people will naturally gravitate towards for the latest.
As you know, I’ve been a happy owner of the VR-55 Aktives with the MasterBuilt Ultra internal wire upgrade, and prior that the VR-6s, and then the VR-6 Mk2s. How are the woofers and mid-frequency drivers of the Ultra 55s different from those in the VR-55 Aktives?
Refinements, or fundamentally different? Objectively, how different are the specs on the newer drivers? Is there an upgrade path for the VR-55 Aktives?
I went into that room a dozen times hoping to capture what I heard the first time.
It seems the digital was above the vinyl to me. on digital it filled the room and had a deep and wide stage. When he went to vinyl I expected a lift in speed and finer details. What I got was a smaller stage with very little depth. To add to this was the jump that vinyl has all but gone. the room looked amazing but delivered a far less effect in sound.
It seems the digital was above the vinyl to me. on digital it filled the room and had a deep and wide stage. When he went to vinyl I expected a lift in speed and finer details. What I got was a smaller stage with very little depth. To add to this was the jump that vinyl has all but gone. the room looked amazing but delivered a far less effect in sound.
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