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Quite a bit earlier in this discussion you said " Would not go with the VAC Phi 300.1. Definitely go with the updated VAC Signature 200 IQ with continuous auto bias. 100+ watts and has all the bass and tightness of solid state and the midrange is fantastic. Retails for $14k but there is a like new one listed on US Audiomart. With the auto bias of the 200 IQ, you can plug in any KT88, KT120 or KT150 and change out the 6sn7 driver tubes if you want to tailor the sound. It is so user friendly and the stock tubes are wonderful though. Have owned both the Sonus Faber Olympica III and the Elipsa SE. The VAC controls the bass of the olympica which can often sound a little bloated if not having a high quality amp."
Which VAC amp were you referencing as handling the Olympica III and Elipsa so well? I originally thought you were referring to a previous amplifier, not the Signature 200IQ. If it was the Signature 200IQ stereo version, that would carry a lot of weight towards my decision.
Quite a bit earlier in this discussion you said " Would not go with the VAC Phi 300.1. Definitely go with the updated VAC Signature 200 IQ with continuous auto bias. 100+ watts and has all the bass and tightness of solid state and the midrange is fantastic. Retails for $14k but there is a like new one listed on US Audiomart. With the auto bias of the 200 IQ, you can plug in any KT88, KT120 or KT150 and change out the 6sn7 driver tubes if you want to tailor the sound. It is so user friendly and the stock tubes are wonderful though. Have owned both the Sonus Faber Olympica III and the Elipsa SE. The VAC controls the bass of the olympica which can often sound a little bloated if not having a high quality amp."
Which VAC amp were you referencing as handling the Olympica III and Elipsa so well? I originally thought you were referring to a previous amplifier, not the Signature 200IQ. If it was the Signature 200IQ stereo version, that would carry a lot of weight towards my decision.