2. amps-preamps
  3. 1259073890

VAC Avatar Super and Mc 2275

I'm looking to learn a little about the differences in sound between these two amps. They use similar tubes, have similar power ratings, and are both from admired companies.

Interested in 3 dimensional qualities, sonic signatures, attack, decay, etc.

I have heard the 2275 but in a bad room with a speaker that IMO needed more power B&W 803s. Familiar with Avatar SE but not Super.

Thanks!
bjesien
7 responses Add your response
lewinskih01
909 posts
 
Never heard the VAC, but own a MC275 (essentially the same amp section of the MC2275) with B&W 804S (smaller than the 803S) and it has NO issues whatsoever driving these speakers. Actually I have a SS 200 Wpc amp sitting around and was considering biamping, but decided the 275 bass was good enough for me.

My 2 cents
glai's avatar
glai
446 posts
 
tried mc2275 avatar (not super) with quad 2805
Mc better bass n dynamic
Vac sweeter midrange
shredder's avatar
shredder
113 posts
 
I have heard both at audio shows. I would buy a VAC in a heart beat. Not so interested in the MC.
fplanner2010
283 posts
 
I agree.
bjesien OP
1,294 posts
 
No thoughts? I would call the VAC a winner if I had to guess but I hope to get more than my own idiotic however well informed interpretation.
bjesien OP
1,294 posts
 
Tpsonic, the current 803s series, not the 803d or the older N803. Nice speaker but 8 ohm min 3ohm. Sounded much better to me with ss.

Anyway, I am hoping to learn more about the 2275 compared to the Super.
tpsonic
1,092 posts
 
Were the B&W 803s the Diamond series?? I have heard these driven with 38W/ch.If Matrix or Nautilus,then the tubes were having trouble with the impedance/crossover.
Log in to respond
More to discover
80x80
Audionet PAM G2 & EPX
80x80
Pass Labs XP-17
80x80
PrimaLuna Evo 300