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Vac 200 IQ vs Ayon orthosII

My amp died and now I get to upgrade.  Looking at the Vac 200IQ which is made locally in Florida vs the Ayon orthos II.  Both seem to be popular and well respected companies.  I will have a chance to audition the Vac in Sarasota, but not the Ayons.  Any thoughts?
orthomead
orthomead OP
134 posts
 
Thanks for the input guys, I really appreciate it.  The Austrian made Ayons have had good reviews and are 50% less expensive.  Cost is not the primary concern though.  I am heavily leaning toward the VAC.  Doing due diligence before plunking out the big bucks.
sfall
346 posts
 
I use VAC myself. You can't go wrong. However, Cable Company is an Ayon dealer. They should be able to send you a demo to try in your own system. I would call them and see what they say.
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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 
Given the price range of these two amplifiers I'd make every reasonable effort to hear both even if it requires traveling.  VAC is very popular and well respected yet you may find that the Ayon sounds better to you, listening is a must. 
Charles 
thuhaile
105 posts
 
My experience with Ayon Triton 3 has been great and trouble free ...
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