Von Schweikert Audio
930 Armorlite Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069
Ph (760)410-1650 Fax (760)410-1655
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World Class Reference Speaker Systems for Music and Film
~ Website:
www.vonschweikert.com
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Since there are thousands of different combinations of components, we cannot give any
specific recommendations. Your VR dealer, however, is experienced with many types of
components and should be consulted for best results. We have made an effort to seek out
dealers who are experienced in the art of component matching and have full trust in their
abilities, so please use their expertise when building a system around the VR series of
loudspeakers.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
: Your VR dealer should have the necessary resources to
investigate any problems you may experience when setting up a world-class reference
system. However, if you find that you need specialized help, either in acoustical or
electronic interactions, please don’t hesitate to contact the factory. Call (760) 410-1650
and ask for Customer Service. A qualified engineer will be there to assist you with any
problems you are experiencing.
Bright Sound:
A very common problem is brightness, and is wrongly attributed to the speakers since
they are the apparent source of all sound. Some of the causes of brightness are:
1.
Powerline Noise
. Can be ameliorated with a proper line conditioner.
2.
Cable Resonance
. Too many brands of different cables, which interact improperly.
Switch interconnects, including the digital cable, to a different brand.
3.
Digital Noise
. Use a powerline filter on DAC only. Many times the harshness is
created by digital noise bleeding into the preamp, so don’t put the preamp on the same
filter as the DAC.
4.
Lack of Proper Break-in
. Please break speakers in 100-300 hours with loud music.
5.
Source Material
. Unfortunately, most commercial CDs are bright! Try using the
Green Felt Pen and the Bedini Clarifier. Make sure you clean the CDs and do not allow
them to get scratched.
6.
Transistor Sound
. Older transistor gear is bright and lacks depth. Invest in newer gear.
7.
Dirty Connections
. Proper maintenance of a system requires cleaning of all RCA
connectors once a month; do not forget to clean the AC plug prongs. Tube sockets and
pins need to be cleaned as well, and is a source of ‘tube glare’, along with tube
deterioration itself. See your dealer for cleaners.
8.
Cold Equipment
. The entire system must be left on (excluding tube amplifiers)
continuously for best sound quality. Cold equipment, especially transistor preamps and
DACs, sound thin, sterile, and lack depth or dimension. Cold transistor amplifiers sound
