Loaner: Vera-Fi Audio Vanguard Speakers (passive bookshelf monitors)

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  1. spwath

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    Sign me up, Madison WI. Look interesting, would love to try
     
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    Loaner received! Very excited to see how these stack up to the Graham Chartwell LS3/5A.

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    Glad you got the bamboo Vanguards @Inoculator - your setup looks fantastic. So clean. Looking forward to your listening impressions.
     
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    I have a pair of Falcon Gold Badge as well as the Sound Artist LS3/5a knockoffs from China. Would love to throw these in the mix. Amps vary but mostly using a Naim XS these days. I'm in Denver currently but likely moving back to DC in 2-3 months.
     
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    I would love to hear what you think of these, I find they are very close to my real LS3/5A. It did have me curious how it stacks up to one of the china knockoffs like the Sound Artist.

    I have been selfishly hoarding this since the new year as my work schedule has been bonkers and I had a couple of other pieces of gear I wanted to test with. Planning on shipping out to the next person on Monday. Looks to be going to @dasman66 as they have the Warp 1 amp currently.
     
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    I read it as having 3 people between you and me... @rhythmdevils should confirm the order.
     
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    If it is not too late, can I be added to this tour please?
     
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    That’s great to see more interest in this wonderful speaker. I think @rhythmdevils is the keeper of the loaner list. We would be happy to have more people get it but maybe need to get the speakers moving with a 10 day borrow time at each stop if there are people waiting.
     
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    Hi @Inoculator, what is the status of the loaner at present? Has it been sent along to the next person? Can we expect your detailed review anytime soon?
     
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    Yeah sure! Can I send you both the Warp 1 amp and the speakers or do you just want the speakers?
     
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    The loaner is on its way to @Gazny and my impressions will be up in the next few days. Thanks so much for this opportunity, I found these to be a real special set of speakers. Already missing them.
     
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    I’ve lately been listening to a set of espresso colored stained ones with a satin finish.
     
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    @Inoculator I’m confused. Original tracking post says this is merged with Warp1 travel and dasman currently has the warp. Is the intent he is just sitting on that until the speakers get there is a couple months? Either way, not an issue, just trying to understand the potential eta to my listening room. :)
     
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    Yes, the Warp 1 will be waiting with @dasman66 until the Vanguard Speakers get to him, and then they will go out together. 'this gives more people time to sign up to hear both at once, and gives @dasman66 extra time with the Warp 1 which can't hurt.

    so sign up now if you only want to hear the Vanguard Speakers without the Warp 1. You can still sign up later, it will just go to you after the combo loaner is done.
     
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    Sure! I will compare it driving these speakers to an Aegir (small office, almost "near field" setup).
     
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    do you fellas want just the speakers or the Warp 1 amp as well?

    thanks
     
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    Actually take me off the list, been busy dont have much time to try them
     
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    This is my first SBAF loaner so feel free to slot me wherever. Since I've got the LS3/5a, most of my listening is probably going to be with my own amps for a better comparison. That said, definitely curious about the Warp 1! So if it makes sense to send me both, go right ahead -- as I said, I'll be be in Colorado for another 8-10 weeks, then on to DC. Many thanks, @rhythmdevils !
     
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    That timing is impossible for me to keep track of, but I'll add you to the list and if you move, please ping me @rhythmdevils and let me know to change your location. I'll set you up with both the speakers and amp :)
     
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