Accuphase E-560 versus VAC Sigma 160i

My vote..

Tube :
VAC Sigma 160i
Jadis i35 or DA88

SS Class-A :
Accuphase E600 (although I prefer analog meters of old E560)
Vitus SIA025
Dartzeel CTH8550

All mighty fine and musical integrated, worth a listen/compare prior to pulling the trigger. Goodluck.

I can't speak for the other equipment mentioned but I can tell you that the Vac 160i is "FANTASTIC" and I love everything about it...

Mulveling, any chance moving to Magico and VAC?

Has anyone gone from a Vac Avatar to the 160i? If so, how much improvement?

Fplanner2000,
What do you think of your Melody AN845, in your second system, as compared to the 160i you listed to at your friends pace?
Having VAC in your main system but also owning the melody has interested me, since I am considering the 160i and a Melody integrated.
Are the Melody integrateds in the same league as the VAC?
Could you describe the sonic differences between VAC and Melody?