sonq 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2008 Anyone here knows where I can try to CI Audio amp? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbln 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2008 Should be here if I am not wrong: Musiclink AV Distribution 100 Beach Road, #02-47 Shaw Tower, Singapore 189702 Tel:62911106 Mon-Sat:12.30-8pm daily Sun:By Appointment Only Closed on all holidays Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonq 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2008 Hi tbln, thanks for the info. BTW, I was really impressed with what solid state is capable of after listening to your Apache at the last meet. I sold my tube amp and ordered a Pico for office and may get VHP2 with VAC for home. Unlikely to sound anywhere near as good as the Apache but fine with me at a fraction of the price and as long as the sound is musical and engaging. 'll lose the harmonic richness of tubes but the hassle of tube doesn't suit me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuryakin 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2008 Look forward to your views on the VHP-2 with & without VAC! What tube amp did you have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonq 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2008 Found a few positive posts and reviews on the VHP2 but nothing beats an actual audition. I've lost count of the no of times I'm all psych up after reading positive posts/reviews and then feel utterly disappointed on the 1st date. Sound quality can be so subjective. Supposed to have some tube-like signature as it is a chip amp but I have reservations. Had a HA-1A, nice liquid midband with airy spacious sound stage. I don't like the 15-20 min warm up period before they start to sound nice, high background noise compared to SS amp. Also feel the need to wake up to switch the thing off after I dose off. I've rolled a few tubes but if I keep going, the tubes will cost more than the amp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eSoteric 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2008 Any updates on the audition? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonq 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 I have not tried. Not sure if the person who answer the phone make a mistake but she said they only have VHP1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites