Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC

rinpoche,

I feel your pain. Unfortunately no one can tell you what to buy. Only your ears and wallet can decide what's best for you based on your sonic priorities. It's a pretty easy decision, what sounds best based on how much you want to spend. 

Rinpoche,
I must agree with ricred1. It's all up you once you've listened to a component. You'll get opinions that run the spectrum,  unavoidable due to the subjective nature of it all. The new PS Audio BHK  has received excellent reviews Thus far. You're correct, there are many really fine products available. As has been said here before trust your ears and pick what moves you the most emotionally. 
Charles, 

Very solid choice on paper for your speakers and would appear to mate well with tube preamp if desired.  

Rinpoche,

I know everyone is dying to ask but is not asking.
So, I will ask the obvious - have you decided what to get?

J. :)

You are adorable. And I can hardly wait to get something. BUT I am still waiting for the VAC 200 iq to come in so I can listen to it. I am finding the wait a bit brutal, but patience is going to pay off down the line. I have decided not to go with the PS Audio. It is still between the JR and VAC -- unless some of you have other suggestions. I rejected the ARC GSi75 -- it was good but I thought the JR and the VAC were better. There is a pair of JR 725 monoblocks for sale???? but I feel badly for the store if I go that route. Am I crazy?