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CAT or VAC for Shahinian Obelsik

I'd like to refute that prevailing wisdom that Shahinian speakers need high powered solid state amps and find a tube amp to drive my Obelisks. I was first considering the new VAC 160 Standard musicblocs - 160w per side using 4 KT88s. I've since found a possible deal on a CAT JL2 - my sense is the CAT would drive the Shahinians pretty well. Even though the CAT is rated at 100w I suspect it's a pretty imperturbable 100w. I'm leaning towards the CAT - seems like it would be a "last amp" purchase (actually very likely in this case). Any wisdom from the CAT and/or Shahinian experienced? System is Calypso, Modwright 3910, will have analog soon.
Thanks
samcclark

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fjn04
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Hi Sam,

I am going to listen to a JL-2 on Monday June 5th. Even though
I am not planning on a return to Vac amps at this time, the dealer also has the Auricle 160 monos in his showroom. I may or may not get to hear the Vacs, but would be happy to report my findings to you. the Cat is a mark 1, but if all goes well
I expect to get the Mark 2 sigs.. I did own the Vac 220 Sig monos and although I did not find them to be deficient in their power rating, I expect the Cat to be capable of driving
more speakers. FYI, I will be driving Vandy 5a speakers.
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