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EXPERIENCED VAC USERS—most bang for the buck

To those of you who have experience with the VAC line, which combination of components do you think would provide the best sound? The Phi 300.1a amp combined with the Renaissance MkIII preamp, or the Phi 200 amp with the Signature MkIIa preamp?

Beyond the obvious difference in amp power, we're more interested in the quality of sound. So is there more of an improvement in sound going up from one amp to the other, or going up from one preamp to the other?

We have a limit on the client's budget for whom we're providing the system (which is why we can't combine the 300.1a with the Sig MkIIa), and, most unfortunately, we're not in a position to be able to audition the differences ourselves prior to providing the system to our client. Thanks for any input.
liszt458

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agriculturist
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Hullo Liszt458:
In case you are still interested in opinions on this question. I would recommend the new integrated VAC160iSE. It takes VAC's signature refinement even relative to the very refined and excellent separates you mentioned in your initial post to a higher level. In my opinion the VAC160iSE is simply a superb, high value component, ideal for home audio without the fuss/complications of separates. I have had it at home now for the last couple of months driving 87 DB NOLA Metro Grand II speakers with no difficulty at all in my room which is 14x19x8.5 feet.
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