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Tom Gibbs - Vera Link
"Well, the good news is shockingly that the Vera-Link amps will drive the LRS+ without any issues, at near-reference levels, and with a surprising level of musicality." "You'll have to take my word for it -- the $199 Vera-Links will drive just about anything to near-reference sound levels -- and sound shockingly good while doing it!"
Jeff - Tone Audio
"Other than the fact that these amplifiers are very musical, play loud without distortion, and have much less grunge than you would ever expect from a $200 pair of monoblocks (albeit Barbie Dream House sized monoblocks) there’s not much more to tell. They sound great, are unobtrusive, and offer no-fuss, no muss setup." "The most fun you can have for $199!"
Tom Gibbs - SDFB w/ Graphene Sluggo
"The use of Graphene in the latest iteration of Vera-Fi Audio's new Sluggo for the Swiss Digital Fuse Box allows for a substantial leap forward in overall performance."
Hifi Audio Guru
I’ll admit to a bit of skepticism when I was approached with this product, but the Swiss Digital FUSE BOX delivered on its promises and then some. I’ve always said that in an amplifier, power supply is everything, this was clear going all the way back to early Hi-Fi when we would build huge outboard power supplies as performance mods. With modern audio products trying to run more efficiently it only makes sense that the limiting factor is the amount of power going into the power supply, and as noted above the weakest link in the power chain is the fuse.
Positive Feedback - Vanguard Scout
"The Vanguard Scout has the potential to be a true world-beater, and if you're willing to give them the necessary break-in time and exercise careful amplifier matching for a high-end system implementation, I think you'll be every bit as impressed as I am. And in my system in tandem with the Caldera 10 subwoofer—which they blend seamlessly with—the combination easily took my KLH Model Five loudspeakers ($2500 MSRP) to task. After the fully broken-in Scout/Caldera combo took the stage, I never felt I was missing anything the Model Five brought to the table."
Let customers speak for us
from 57 reviewsThis is fun. I like to try and it has been in my head for some years to try, add 2 subwoofers to my system which has 2 RELs Ti9. VeraFi audio made this possible for me with his offer of Vanguard Caldera 12" Active Subwoofer. Since they sell for 399$ each it was easy to grab 2 and try on an old dream.
I did discover in 2019 what 2 subwoofers do for the sound of a stereo system and during that play I remember reading that adding 2 more enhances the effect. A seed of curiosity was planted and last week I had 2 more in my possession.
I went with my gut and placed them on the side wall, 4 feet from my speakers, facing my listening seat. Cheap 12 feet RCA was bought and a signal taken from Pre out of my ModWright LS100. Advice was given to play one of the subs out of phase to avoid standing waves. This I proved to be correct. My idea was to have the new subs only play the lovest registry of the bass. My RELs go pretty low but the Caldera has a bigger woofer and the box is bigger so I gave them the benefit of playing even lower than the RELs. The rolloff for them is around 50hz and volume was set to be almost audible at normal listening level.
The impact was immediate. Playing Felix Hell, Organ Sensations, track 4, Abendfriede, where the volume is low but I could feel the vibration in my feet playing below normal volume. This is stunning. This is fun. The soundstage becomes much bigger. To the point of the room being filled with sound. At higher volume I could hear a halo around the bass note that I do not like (or is "good or correct") but I have come across this before. Good feet under the woofers will help with that.
I did have the idea of moving them to the side of the speaker as well as in the corner behind but I really like how this worked out so I keep them where they are.
If one has 2 subs and likes to try to add another 2, this is a no brainer.
I just received my two Caldera 12” subs. The entire order process was effortless and the shipment to Canada went very smoothly.
The fit and finish are excellent ( I love rosewood ) and the performance in my very large 16' x 28' x 9' listening room is excellent.
I'm using them to extend the low frequency performance of a pair of large stand mounts and have them crossed over at about 50 hZ. They have integrated beautifully and now make the main speakers sound totally full range. I'm now getting extension down to the low 30 hZ region and enjoying a full bandwidth presentation! The bass is tight, fast and very articulate.
I don't think they're even broken in yet with only about 10 hours on them, so I'll keep you posted with a future update.
I don’t know how the guys at Veri-Fi do this, but these would be an absolute bargain at twice the price!
Having had very positive results with the Swiss Digital Fuse Box in combination with the standard copper Sluggo I had to hear what all the fuss was about with the Graphene version. It only took a few seconds after swapping the Sluggos to discover why users of the graphene version were so enthusiastic about it. If I had to explain its effect then I would say every piece of music sounds more like a performance. Music is just that bit more believable. My theory is that the noise floor is lowered considerably which allows me to hear so much more of the musical performance. The graphene sluggo is not just a big step up from the copper one, it’s made a huge improvement to my music system. With the 30 day return option it is a complete no brainer if you want to try the SDFB for yourself. Did I mention “hi-fi bargain” ?!
I installed the fuse box with Graphene Sluggo into my preamp processor for Audiophile immersive music listening. It is amazing. Everything is better - more detailed - more live - more music! Even Video is better! Getting another for my LUMIN Music Streamer. Thank you Vera-Fi!
Replced Rhodium Sluggo, which did not "play nicely" with the addition of recent purchase of Mainstream( was fine with SnubWay). Way too sterile.
The Graphine Sluggo returns the warmth back to my system and provides additional depth and width of soundstage with more realism.
Might want to include a note to handle with gloves or plastic tweezers.
I used my Zircon encrusted tweezers
What a great time to be an audiophile, I seek out the independents, brands such as Odyssey Audio, Brown Audio Labs, and yes Vera-Fi. These are the companies that are doing their own thing and exploring new frontiers.
Back to the review at hand, this has been described as a lifestyle product meaning something meant for casual listening. If I were an up and coming audiophile building a system piece by piece (which in my opinion is the best way.) you could buy this, purchase your speakers first use this as a temporary amp until you’ve decided which main amp suits your fancy and you will enjoy Great Sound as you wait, to the point where you don’t mind taking your time.
As I said earlier, what a great time to be a budding Audiophile!!.
To sum up; I think every lover of music should have this in their arsenal stored away with those pair of speakers you don’t use anymore but can’t see yourself getting rid of.
I was shocked at how good these sound and how easy they were to set up. I was moments away from spending over $3k on speakers. Glad I didn’t. Very happy with these. The sound is full and detailed.
There is much more information across the the entire frequency range, whether it is bass, midrange or treble. It seems as if a layer between myself and the the source had disappeared, bringing a better level of transparency in the room. In addition, the sound stage has expanded both horizontally and vertically. Voices are clearer and more understandable. Taking into account the Quality/Price ratio, it is without a doubt the best change I have made to my equipment.
Ralph (BCN)
My review is with the Master Class in conjunction with the Snubway (which specializes in switching power supply noise elimination). I found that with my system the two Vera-fi units together are a synergistic combination producing a much better sound than either by itself.
AC power noise has long been a major annoyance with my system, and now with two such pairs of Vera-fi plug-ins in my system plugged in near the system's power distribution box, the system has acquired an amazingly improved clarity and transparency and 3-dimensional holograhic imaging/depth of soundfield that seems to be associated with a greatly reduced noise level, a
much "blacker" background.
Overall I am much impressed with the units and wouldn't listen to my system without them.
Just received my SnubWay. Plugged it into my 20amp wall socket and moved my Puron to my AudioQuest power conditioner. UNBELIEVABLE right out the box. Soundstage and clearity immediately and it can only get better with time. A must have for the price Also Mark is an absolute pleasure to work with. You can not go wrong. Try it and you will see
I put some Mad Audio Science graphene on the golden sluggo. Than I started listening. Details from deep in the soundstage were clearly audible, clearer than before. Many times it seemed that the recorded performances were better rehearsed and that the musicians were more together.
Also I hear more from the acoustics of the space where the music was recorded. Really nice!
The Main Stream is the missing piece of the audio puzzle. The Snubway works great on its own, but both of them working in tandem have raised the listening experience to an entirely new level.
In particular, micro-detail now is off-the-charts as I am hearing things on very familiar recordings that apparently had been blocked due to "dirty" electrical lines. We all likely have heard about "blacker backgrounds," but I've experienced that with these products first-hand as I now have a prior point of reference.
I don't think that folks realize the large degree of hash and other noise residing on their electrical lines, particularly where the line isn't a dedicated one. We spend so much time and money on components, but don't give much, if any, attention to power concerns. That may be due to ignorance or the ridiculous cost of many "audiophile" power conditioners, many of which have a deleterious effect on sound quality. These products are the antithesis of that general reality.
You know how you can have a great listening session one day and a not so great one the next? I think that inconsistency is due to what's going on at any particular time with the amount of line noise. Nights are usually better because there's less equipment operating. Well, that's not the case with the Snubway and Main Stream. So far, my listening sessions have been consistently good and satisfying with both of them in the system.
To me, the Snubway and Main Stream, when combined, are the equivalent of a huge component upgrade at a very reasonable price. I really am floored by these little wonders, and am getting so much more from my system than I did before. It's really astounding.
Does exactly what it is supposed to do I have 60hrs of burn in: better transparency more detail all that without affecting the sound really cleaned up that dirty electrical.
I got the mainstream and snubway together as recommended by Mark. After plugging them both into my power conditioner, music has never been more clear and it made my power conditioners feel like they weren’t doing their job. Clarity, separation, impact, sound stage went up a huge notch, so much so that these products should deserve more attention. They provided benefits even thousands of dollars of cables didn’t do for my system, and they weren’t fully broken in yet. You could also use multiple conditioners and their effects can stack giving an extremely black background for your music. I never realized that there was so much dirty power in my house, so I had to order another because of how good it was. Not to mention, Mark was always there for me when I needed help and answered all my questions making the order process extremely positive compared to other bigger companies. Don’t be afraid to reach out to Mark, this guy is truly amazing and very knowledgeable. Shipping times were longer than expected but well worth the wait, they are working as hard as they can. Definitely a returning customer, thank you for such a joyful experience and cheers to good sound for everyone.
This company has the best customer service I’ve ever encountered. I love the speakers
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Coming soon, the Main Stream AC line conditioner! While SnubWay concentrates on SMPS noise on the line, Main Stream's parallel filters focus on frequencies within the audible frequency spectrum to provide inky black backgrounds and ensure your equipment is performing at it's best. Main Stream is a plug in Conditioner to provide the benefits of AC line conditioning, without impeding current flow.
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