Opinions on VTL preamps


I would like to know how the VTL preamps (2.5 & 5.5) compare to similarly priced pres from ARC, Conrad-Johnson, etc. What about reliability? Would be used with a McCormack DNA-1 dlx amp and Magnepan 3.6/R´s. Thanks in advance.
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I have a deluxe preamp. I use it with a 200 watt per channel solid state amp. The combination produces a huge soundstage, depth detail and very little listening fatigue .
oh forgot to mention that Deluxe Preamp  has performed flawlessly since the late eighties ! No service at all
I used to own a 2.5. Really nice preamp. No issues what so ever. Never had the 5.5 but now own a 6.5. Both have been very reliable, no issues. 
The remotes work well. The 2.5s are a steal now for what they go for. 
I' own a 5.5 series 2 signature with phono stage. Its 11 years old now and has performed faultlessly.

 
VTL brings the goods. I slightly prefer CJ, but both are excellent and VTL with great speakers can make an end of the line system.