Well, I had thought of just getting a used VTL 5.5....I didn't mention in my original post that I need another pre-amp for my 2nd system.....so it's either get a "better" (hopefully) pre-amp for my main system I described above (& putting the VTL in my 2nd system), or continue using the VTL in my main system & getting a cheaper used pre-amp like a used CJ PV10 for my 2nd system. But upgrading the 2.5 components is an interesting idea, Thanks.
Upgrade VTL 2.5 pre to CJ P14 or ARC???
I have a VTL 2.5TL preamp that I really like; it also has built in phono stage which I use a lot. However I'm thinking of getting a diff. pre-amp like a CJ Premier 14, ARC LS-15, Cary, or maybe one of the BATs. Has anyone compared the VTL to any of those (or any others you'd care to recommend)? I realize with most of the CJ's & the ARC's I'd have to get a separate phono-pre; if you care to address that issue as well....Bottom line; does anyone have advice on how significant an upgrade any of these more expensive pre-amps & phono stages would be over the VTL. My other equip: ARC VT100MkII, B&W Matrix802-S3, CAL 25 CD, Rega P25. Thanks for any advice!