I suppose I’m in the minority because I really prefer physical media. 90% of my listening is vinyl and 10% CD. I wanted the ability to stream without the high investment and frankly I didn’t want to do all the research required to make an expensive front end streaming solution. I have several Verify Audio products and they all work quite well in my system. So. So when Vera-Link was offered. I gave it a try.
Long story short, I was not expecting what I heard. That little 50 watt class D amp took hold of my 97db efficient horn speakers and through an amazing soundstage, complete with absolute “black” background, stunning resolution and “in the room” realism. Who knew!
Generally, well built and pretty good sound. However, there was some buzzing at certain frequencies. Adjusting the screw tension on the back panel and driver solved the problem.
Worth waiting for. Excellent speakers These little speakers sound amazing. I’ve paired these with a sub but they certainly hold their own without. Shipping was a little longer than expected but communication was great and I received a response to my inquiries almost immediately
This is my third SDFB and I used this on my preamp, after the first 2 being installed on my DAC and my streamer. I get a little more of everything when I replace the standard fuses with the SDFB's. The improvements are obvious and immediate. Im not going to go into all the standard audiophile terms like musicality, PraT, and all the rest. It just gives me a better, and more realistic
listening session.
I bought this to replace a Dayton audio 10 in sub. The first thing I noticed was it was smaller than the Dayton audio. When I went to change them out, the vanguard was a lot heavier. It must be a lot better braced. It also sounds way better. You don'thave to turn it up as high. Blends in well with the rest of my stuff.
I purchased the duo and initially had to wait around three weeks for delivery due to component supply issues in their warehouse
Notwithstanding, Mark went out of his way to keep me informed of progress all the way until they arrived on my door step in Adelaide Australia
I plugged the Snubway into the wall socket and the Mainstream into the first socket on my power board - both have been working for just over a week now but I have not yet finished installing my hi-fi system so can’t comment at this stage regarding that However, my flat screen TV is on that board and I have noticed a significant improvement in the sound quality now that the units have had a chance to “burn in”
Once I’ve finished the hi-fi installation I will report again on how it goes
In the meantime I really must commend Mark for his top line service and attention to my needs
The many 5 star reviews are well deserved given my experience so far
Integrated well with my system and for my room size, I’m good with one.
I ordered 2 SDFB's along with Main stage and Snubway along with Snake River Audio Takshaka Power cables and Shorties for my Weiss 501 MK2 DAC and Parasound Halo A31 Amp. The paring has resulted in a significant upgrade to the width and depth of the Sound stage and providing more air and timber around instruments. This combination while expensive provided a n impressive sonie upgrade that I'm very pleased with and I just sit back for the first time in 35 years and honestly just enjoy the organic nature of my system. I've found the Vera-Fi products to provide excellent value for the performance gains received and Mark and his team are extremely kind, courteous and always there to ensure you are an informed and satisfied. I wish all companies provided the kind of customer service Mark and his team provide. I love doing business with Vera-Fi Audio.
Is a great subwoofer looks very nice finishes great sounds excellent for the price. YouIs a great subwoofer looks very nice finishes great sounds excellent for the price. You cannot go wrong. It’s a must purchase. Thank you Mark.
I’ve had these for a couple weeks now and can say that right from the start, they sounded great, an improvement from the ones they replace. But I can also say that although they are still in the breaking-in period, they get better and better from week to week. They sound great on their own but coupled with my REL T1 sub, even better. I’ve just ordered the Caldera 12 to complement these and will keep the REL with my Highland Oran bookshelf speakers for my secondary room.
I appreciate the clarity and balanced midrange. Great value.
Great sounding set of speakers for the budget minded. The Vanguard Scout have a big sound for such a small price. I set these next to my Polk Reserve R100s and couldn't tell the difference. This may be bit of bias, but the Scouts may have actually sounded a little better. I paired these up with my KLH S100ETH and OMG the subwoofer made the difference. I think I will be placing an order for the Caldera 10" sub.
Mark, it's been nearly a week since all three of the components I purchased (2 Line Noise Black Holes and 1 Snub Station Zero) have been in the system and I was going to hold off longer to give you a report. . . but. . . I feel they have settled in and are "being all they can be" and. . . WOW.
First off let me explain how I am using them. Previous to their arrival I had moved from using a PS Audio P15 (with a Swiss Digital Fuse Box) to a Decware Zen Line Conditioner (with no Swiss Digital Fuse Box) as the P15 failed and will soon be on the way to PS Audio for a repair. This was not as big a "step down" as I had feared and I liked the sound. I had some hum (and I attributed it to my Decware ZROCK3 and SEWE300B, both of which seemed to have an inherent hum). Great sound. . . and then the three new components came in.
I put one of the Line Noise Black Holes in between the wall and the Zen Line Conditioner. Another I put coming out of the Zen Line Conditioner and out of that my Decware ZROCK3 (there is a Swiss Digital Fuse Box between the Line Noise Black Hole and the ZROCK3). A power cable from the Zen Line Conditioner went into the Snub Station Zero and into that I connected my Decware SEWE300B amplifier into the "Soft Start" receptacle (there is a Swiss Digital Fuse Box between the Snub Station Zero and the SEWE300B), my PS Audio NuWave Phono Converter and the Neo2 power supply for my Rega RP3 turntable with all the Groovetracer mods and an Exact2 cartridge into the two other receptacles. My PS Audio DSD DAC Mk II and my PS Audio SACD Transport were connected directly into the Zen Line Conditioner (there is a Swiss Digital Fuse box between the Zen Line Conditioner and the DSD Mk II).
Immediately there was lower noise overall in the system and as a result a bit more mid-range presence, mid-bass texture, and an increase in perceived dynamic presentation. I was very happy with the sound. What I found very interesting--and pleasing--was that over the next few days the "noise" seemed to diminish even more and on the fourth morning I was truly surprised to hear almost all the "hum" I had been experiencing (not audible from the listening chair) had almost completely disappeared: I could stand right in front of the system and barely hear any, just a tiny but from one channel, probably noise from within one of the 300B tubes. And the overall sound was just so accurate and involving, with a dynamic presentation that just had me glued to my listening chair.
I'm going to pay these components one more big compliment, perhaps the biggest: when I have my PS Audio P15 repaired it is most likely going up for sale. I prefer the sound the system is dishing out NOW with these components.
No wonder these components have been such a great success. I now have just one more planned upgrade: another Swiss Digital Fuse Box or Infinity Fuse and two 6 x 30 Graphene Sluggos to use with the Zen Line Conditioner. I'm saving up!
I recently replaced the stock fuses in both my SSZ and Tempus PSU with the Graphene Sluggo.
Even at the start there was a sense that something had shifted, but this is not the kind of upgrade that shows everything in the first hour. In my case it really came into its own after about 300 hours. The first 50 hours the treble had a slightly tighter character and the mid-bass felt restrained. Around 150 hours the presentation started to relax, with better flow and more natural layering. By 300 hours dynamics felt settled, micro-details became more apparent, and the whole system sounded more connected.
What stood out most to me was the neutrality and transparency. It does not push the tonal balance in any direction, it simply lets the system speak for itself. Highs extend cleanly without harshness, keeping fine texture and air. The midrange has a natural presence with good retrieval of subtle detail. Bass is well controlled, evenly weighted, and separated with clarity.
On the SSZ, highs became smoother while keeping resolution, and the soundstage felt more open in both width and depth. Vocals gained more dimensionality compared to the stock fuse. On the Tempus PSU, tonal balance stayed consistent, but resolution improved across the range, making instrument separation easier to follow.
Mark at Vera-Fi has been great to talk to. Every question I asked was answered with detail and warmth, which made the whole experience more positive.
After this I plan to gradually replace all the fuses in my system with the Graphene Sluggo. For anyone using SSZ or Tempus PSU who wants more resolution and detail without altering the system character, this could be worth considering.
This Vera-Fi Audio Black Hole simply worked great with my Decware Zen Mystery amp. AC induced noise was simply gone, resulting in an exceptional level of music reproduction.
This sub is a great value. I can’t think of any other sub in its price range that can compare.
Still burning in, but my sound has improved.It's a change that's hard to describe.I can't say it's added more bass or detail,just that things sound a bit closer to being perceived as real than before.Definitely something is going on.Vinyl and cd's both sound better now than they did and I thought things were pretty good before.So for me this has been a welcome addition.
Klipsch Cornwall 1v, bi-amped with--Schitt GHorn for bottom and a Martin logan depth sub
Coherent sound Frankenstein 300B monos for top
Coherent sound statement linestage
JC3+ phono
SME 10/V Benze lo4 mc
Bryston bcd3 as transport
Ps Audio direct stream dac mk11
All wireworld eclipse 8 cables
Room treatment
And of course the Snub station and the Line noise blackhole
I didn’t expect much with all my power conditioning but boy right out of the box these power components improved the SQ noticeably. Volume seemed to increase, dynamics improved and 3D sound stage expanded. Thanks for the great products and amazing value. Now that the LNBH and SSZ have had some nice break-in hours, moving my Mainstream and Snubway to my modem/router roon core room and upgrading the LNBH/SSZ power cords all I can say is WOW. My system has never sounded better. Separating my Power Amp, Preamp and DAC away from all my other electrical devices and having 2 power conditioning set ups has really improved things. As an added bonus with these two devices I no longer need my Stack Audio SmoothLan, EtherRegan and external clock. They just no longer add improvement. Nice to clean up the space and simplify.
I didn’t expect much with all my power conditioning but boy right out of the box these power components improved the SQ noticeably. Volume seemed to increase, dynamics improved and 3D sound stage expanded. Thanks for the great products and amazing value. Now that the LNBH and SSZ have had some nice break-in hours, moving my Mainstream and Snubway to my modem/router roon core room and upgrading the LNBH/SSZ power cords all I can say is WOW. My system has never sounded better. Separating my Power Amp, Preamp and DAC away from all my other electrical devices and having 2 power conditioning set ups has really improved things. As an added bonus with these two devices I no longer need my Stack Audio SmoothLan, EtherRegan and external clock. They just no longer add improvement. Nice to clean up the space and simplify.
Bardzo ciekawe urządzenie.Warto spróbować bo faktycznie działa.
I've had experiences with three different sluggo options, the high purity copper version, high purity copper with a gold immersion, and the graphene sluggo. The graphene sluggo was far and away my no. 1 choice; graphene is the best conductor of electricity that exists, and the graphene sluggo has been vapor-deposited with a microscopic layer of the compound. Graphene is actually just a single molecule of carbon, and though the microscopic layer deposited on the sluggo is infinitely thin, it still transmits current at a 70% higher rate than either of the two other options. The sluggo uses the proven concept of "skin effect," where the lion's share of the current travels across the surface of the sluggo. The graphene sluggo was absolutely superior to anything else I had access to, you can read my original review here:
https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/vera-fi-audio-swiss-digital-fuse-box/?highlight=graphene
These work as easily as hoped and sound as good also. Couldn't be happier with them.