Melos 333 R or BAT VK5i


I'm thinking of upgrading my pre (presently BAT VK3i). Two possibilities are an upgraded Melos 333 (by Melos Audio Restoration) or a VK5i. Either would be driven by balanced outputs of Classe' DAC-1, using McCormack DNA 0.5 Rev A monoblocks to Vandersteen 3Asigs. Any thoughts?
swampwalker

Showing 1 response by kt_88

Having listened to all of these mentioned pieces extensively. And also owning all of them at some point.

Think about this, the VK5i will be much easier to get serviced " for the long haul " Who knows when Carlo will get tired of repairing Melos?

The VK5i will be a little sweeter than the 333. The Classe with be smoother than the Mc DNA. I would go with the VK5i Classe combination. It will make those Vandies come alive!!!