BAT, ARC, VAC, Shindo?


Current system is VAC Avatar Super (80W KT88) driving Devore Silverbacks in a combo 2 channel HT rig. Sounds great with good bass and soundstage. In the never ending quest for improvement and I am wondering about seperates or another integrated. I've been researching Shindo (no remote or pass thru), ARC LS26/VS55, BAT pre?/VK55SE, or VAC Phi Beta Integrated. Anything else to consider in this league?
maineiac

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I went from the VAC Avatar SE to Auricle MB70s. I use a Rowland Capri with the MB70s. I have to say I prefer the MB70s/Capri combo but as Tvad said its a different sound, not necessarily better.

If you like the VAC sound and your Super has HT bypass you might want to pick up a VAC preamp. You can run it through the Super's HT bypass to see how they sound together. If you like it you may want to seek out some VAC KT-88 monoblocks.