VAC 301 versus VAC 200 as monoblocks

The 200's were built to drive an 83db electrostat. VAC will tell you two 200's is a better solution for hard to drive speakers than one 300.1.

Franz:

I see that you listed your 300.1 for sale.

Why not pick up a 2nd 300.1, run them in mono and have the best of both worlds...vivid AND organic???

Barrelchief,

That's a tantalizing thought and I may still do that. The thought of 16 KT88s glowing in the room is a little overwhelming.

Highly recommended to run 300.1's in mono...haven't looked back....

I agree with Barrelchief and Art - that's what I've done. The tube glow is a bonus!! I was quite surprised by how much better the presentation got adding the 2nd 300.1 amp. Way more of everything - more air, bigger soundstage, better imaging and more organic. Also much better bass depth, control and speed. Definitely took my system up a few notches and would highly recommend you do the same if you can swing it.