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Quad Vena.

According to some people it would be a dramatic near-God experience to have relays in the Vena instead of 4066s in the 99 pre and similar Quad preamps.
 
Exactly the reason I picked one up ex-display, perfect for a second system.

Excellent vfm and very flexible only quibble I had was I found it hard to see the volume level from across the room.
 
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I’ve always been grateful for manufacturers that make where the volume level is set clear, the ability to gauge the level visually is infinitely more sensible than using a decibel level, for me anyway.
Don’t you find it annoying when the manufacturers put markers on the knobs or fascia if you find them redundant?
 
Hi, I have a Vena which I use with a 405-2 or a 303. Sounds great with either and an improvement over using it as an integrated as far as my and my wife's ears go (although I still think it's a good amp without). It all sounds a bit clearer with the ebb and flow of the music coming through better.
 
griffin10010 said:
Hi all. Anyone any views on me adding a quad 99 using a Quad Vena as a preamp. What would that sound like? Thanks.
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Have used one quite happily with a 405-2 ... not much travel with the volume knob though before it gets too much :(

Great amp on its own too - with plenty of options through the onboard DAC
 
miktec said:
I squeezed some white-tac into the groove on the volume knob - can now see for miles (and easy to remove if selling on)
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Nice improvisation;)
It is a very well equipped amp for the price and I like the look of them, I can imagine adding a Quad power amplifier improved things quite a bit. I used the Vena 2 I had briefly with Neat stand mounts and while it did sound fine it could have done with a bit more oomph imo.
 
Used a Vena 1 with a QSP for a while with excellent results into ProAc 115, the QSP is one of the best power amps/£ I've had, it's the reason I bought the QMP Monos - ironically I did not like them one bit and took a bath selling them on.

I've now sold the Vena cos I had to stop the hoarding kicking off again, it is one of the best all round amps under a grand I've had.
 
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