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Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC

Hello, I am new to this forum but I have a question. I am trying to pair an amp + DAC with my Wilson Sabrinas. I have listened to Jeff Rowlands integrated with the Aeris DAC. And the VAC Sigma integrated with the Aeris DAC. Price is a factor and so is space. Does the 625 need a pre-amp? Any suggestions or thoughts? 
rinpoche
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almarg
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You see, there is a 1 m Wel for sale also. But, of course, it is a bit more money. Other than resale, there is no point spending more as far as I can see.
I agree completely. In fact spending more for the 1 meter WEL could very conceivably be sonically counterproductive. As I see it, in general the goal should be for a cable to have as little effect as possible on the signal it is conducting, and to convey the signal it is provided with in as accurate a manner as possible. In the case of cables conducting analog audio signals, it follows from what I have said about the relation between cable effects and cable length that a shorter cable will provide greater accuracy, and introduce less coloration, than a longer cable of the same type.

Best regards,
-- Al

rinpoche OP
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PERFECT!!! Thanks Almarg! R
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Hi Rinpoche, 
I think it'd be fun and educational if you got 1 pair of the inexpensive Mogambi Gold Studio XLR cable for comparison to the esteemed AQ cable you're buying. I'm curious to read how much of a difference you'd hear between them. It's easy to make these suggestions with someone else's money. 😊  For record I feel you've assembled an excellent audio system. 
Charles. 
rinpoche OP
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Thank you Charles, and everyone on this discussion. You helped me more than you know. I did take instruction and advice to heart. You are a great bunch and I am so grateful I started this in the first place. It is my first time doing this and it has been incredible, I think. Also, you all seem passionate and engaged in your own musical experiences and that is what comes through loud and clear. 
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Its never a good idea usually to dive right into the deep end when swimming or buying, especially with consumer electronics where there are so many options both good and bad at so many price points.

One almost owes it to themselves to try something well accepted and affordable like the Mogami pro wires first. What is there to loose? You can keep it as a spare or sell it easily for little loss if a comparison or change is desired.

You’ll never know what is possible at various price points unless you try.

Or in some cases money does not matter which is fine. But every dollar put into cables, fuses, amps, speakers whatever is a dollar that might be used to better effect elsewhere.

It does require some time and patience to follow an orderly process that efficiently leads to good sound for reasonable cost. Also I understand that  time is precious..

Just my two cents....

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