Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC


Hello, I am new to this forum but I have a question. I am trying to pair an amp + DAC with my Wilson Sabrinas. I have listened to Jeff Rowlands integrated with the Aeris DAC. And the VAC Sigma integrated with the Aeris DAC. Price is a factor and so is space. Does the 625 need a pre-amp? Any suggestions or thoughts? 
rinpoche
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?


Hi rinpoche, unless the M725 monos on sale are the S2 version, the M625 S2 that you are considering will deliver a much purer, more musical sound.


The original M725 of course will be more powerful than M625 S2, because each monoblock is equipped with its own 1200W SMPS and PFC unit.


Thus, unless sheer power / authority is a factor, I recommend you go for the M625 S2.


For the best of both worlds, there is now an M725 S2 in full production.


Saluti, Guido