VAC Signature mk2 vs Purity Audio Ultra?

01-18-13: Dragon_vibe
I think its becoming ridiculous considering the current economic climate is going downhill.

It's been trending that way for several years now. Just about every high end company has introduced a new top of the line product in the last 5 years that is twice the price or more of their previous top of the line product. Speakers, electronics, cables, they are all doing it. Yes, most of us are suffering in this economic climate, but a select few are flourishing, and that is who the high end is chasing for disposable cash.

They are just following the money, that's the way of life. If the economy changes, they will adapt, that is how they survive.

I heard the VAC Statement amp(auto bias version) and the new Statement linestage driving the Magico speakers at CES 2 weeks ago. The sound was good but not really special nor was it near the best that I heard at the show. I just think you reach a point of diminishing returns at a certain point(you may not agree).For far less money and still 'superb' sound I`d find a used VAC Signature MK II,new Coincident linestage or the TRL Dude with the 'Duelund CAST' capacitor upgrade.IMO these options would offer fabulous sound quality along with much(very) value per cost ratio.Put them on a good vibration control stand, find a good power cord match and just enjoy your music.
Regards,

New or used Signature MKII and you would have enough left over for quite a few holidays or a pretty nice vehicle.
If when I'm in the market for a Vac again I'll go new MKII or used.
Can the Statement be 4-5 times better musically I highly doubt it.
Course if I was loaded with coin I'd go for the statement just cuz.

The VAC Phi Beta pre-amp is another option if you can find one used. Much like the MKII but has a full-function remote.

I own the Purity GT Ultra, and I love it. I have heard the VAC in a different system, but never did an A/B comparison to the Purity. The design of the Purity does allow the full-function remote control capability that made me take a hard look at it. And when I heard the sonics, my search was over. If you have specific questions about the Purity, I will attempt to answer them.