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VAC 440 Statement mono blocks, any opinions

I recently took delivery of my VAC Signature MKIIa pre-amp recently and I'm smitten with it's sonics, truly enjoying it so now these mono blocks are really peaking my interest.

I'm not looking at replacing my current solid mono blocks but just adding so I can swap pces in and out when I choose too, I use to have two set-ups so I had a few options of amps etc. to swap back and forth which was fun and provided different flavours.

Curious if anyone has heard a well broken-in pair, if yes paired up with what, what were your impressions. They would be paired up with my MBL's which like current, looking at the specs I don't believe there should be any issues.
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dev OP
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Hi Quanmer,

the Cat's were actually Signature MK2's. I sent you a email as this thread was not to discussion between the two.

The VAC's originally were 440 but now called 450.
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Keithr,

the prices truely are crazy but there are others out there that cost allot more. One that comes to mind being the Lamms @ $135K for very low wattage, the new CAT's, DartZeel mono blocks and others. It's all relative I suppose and what the manufactures can get just like anything else out there in general for sale.
rtn1
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Quanmer,

In my opinion, you would be a very brave soul to bring a mega powered tube amp overseas without incredible dealer support and reassurances at the very least.

Not saying anything about the sound, because I am sure the VAC as well as the CAT are phenominal. However, many many tubes, very very hot, extremely heavy. If something were to go wrong, ouch... How much to ship 300-400 pounds plus insurance costs?
quanmer
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Rtn1, you are right, I'd better think twice.
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