I have heard the Wolcotts on the Sound Lab M-1s at Audiokinesis. After a long warmup the combination produced the most proportionally realistic rendering of Solti's Ring that I have ever enjoyed. High end audio purchases are problematic from a company longevity point of view - if you are worried about that you might consider Sony or Harmon/Levinson. IMHO would consider neither VTL or Wolcott bluechip from that point of view. Find a good dealer (like Duke) or buy right used and enjoy either brand, don't worry.
regarding the 450 VTL on my Dunlavy IV speakers they match extremely good the Bass is incredible you sometimes can't believe your listening to a tube amplifier. but don't get the impression these are euphonic sounding. the Conrad Johnson premier eights is the only better amplifier I've ever heard. the 450 strong points are resolution of in particular piano and vocals and the Bass of course. has anybody experimented with power cords on a 450? Advice?
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