ARC Ref 6 VS. Vac Renaissance MK V


Have heard the Ref 6. Was super detailed and transparent but very forward. Have not heard the VAC preamp. Thoughts? 
dchattleton
((((Have heard the Ref 6. Was super detailed and transparent but very forward.)))

I totally disagree.
Could it be the fellow who played it had his speakers too far out into the room causing a lack of foundation or meek power response?

Perhaps the speakers you heard it with were light n bright and were not to your preference?
Warmed up properly, Broken in 400 hours?
 Highly dought it was the Ref 6 it's a pretty amazing machine.
When partnered with other well-designed gear it plays extraordinarily .
 JohnnyR
 ARC dealer

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Vac is a better sounding preamp more neutral and more musical.Vac also has great service as well.