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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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maineiac OP
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Thanks for your responses.

TVAD - you may be right as I do really like the VAC integrated now. I have no idea why I'm looking - some sort of genetic issue I guess.

WRP - my main concern with the Shindo besides the remote is having enough power, it looks like you are in the sweet spot w 40W but it has been suggested that I would be fine with 25W.

Lokie - My listening room is pretty small, 25X17 and I listen to almost everything except classical (sometimes but not often)and I like to push the SPL. Think of that awesome kick drum on Smashing Pumpkins' Zero.
maineiac OP
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Lokie, I do have a sub for HT but there is no need for it as far as 2 channel goes - The silverbacks and the VAC can gut it out without a problem on the SPL. I am more concerned dropping from 80W down to 25W if there will still be enough drive. Everyone I talk to tells me that that will not be an issue.
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