VAC Signature mk2 vs Purity Audio Ultra?

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.

Charles1dad between the Dude with Cast caps and the CLS which would you say is a better performer?

Dragon,
I`ve been asked that question a few times.I heard the Dude in standard form and 'without' the CAST capacitor upgrade.I installed the CAST into my speakers and DAC and the improvement was fabulous!(no hyperbole).I can easily imagine the Dude-CAST option would be simply excellent(obviously I`m exstrapolating).As I`ve said before the CSL is stunningly good and allows a very strong emotional connection and involevment with music.The 'realism' is 2nd to none IMO.

I just believe to honestly answer your question you`d have to have both of them in the same system side by side and then make a choice.That`s the best(and only) answer I can give you.
Regards,