Which is best Simaudio W-5 or Blue Circle BC 26?

I would like your thoughts if anyone has compared these two amps with each other. My preamp is a Herron VTSP-1A and need some help. Thanks!

goose08-02-2002 2:14am

sugarbrie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,854 posts 08-02-2002 at 04:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It is matter of taste. These two amps are Soundstage's favorites in this class (Reviewers Choice). http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/bluecircle_bc26.htm http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/simaudio_w5.htm
blackie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 221 posts 08-02-2002 at 06:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Has anyone compared these head-to-head? I am also very interested in these amps. Thanks.
esoxhntr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 196 posts 08-03-2002 at 12:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have done an A/B on these very amps - I wound up buying the Blue Circle. In my mind it was just a bit better than the W-5 in every way. BUT, both are fine amps, and you would be well advised to audition both of them; your ears may tell you a different story than mine did. Also, I don't know your pre amp very well at all. It may or may not make a big difference.