VAC Signature mk2 vs Purity Audio Ultra?

VAC just introdeuced a new top of the line as well, their Statement line. I don't have any dea about the prices though. It seems that the high end is chasing the high dollar, since that is where all the dispendable income is going.

I love Kevin's work at VAC, I just wish he'd pay SOME attention to us lesser folks. He used to carry less expensive gear in his VAC line, in fact I'm enjoying an old Auricle preamp of his now that sold for around $2500 less than 10 years ago AND it has a nice built in phono stage. Does he sell any preamps with phono stage for less than $10,000 now?

That Bybee stuff really makes the prices jump!!!
I've heard VAC equipment, and I like it a lot. I haven't had an opportunity to listen to any of the Purity gear yet.

01-18-13: Dragon_vibe
I think its becoming ridiculous considering the current economic climate is going downhill.

It's been trending that way for several years now. Just about every high end company has introduced a new top of the line product in the last 5 years that is twice the price or more of their previous top of the line product. Speakers, electronics, cables, they are all doing it. Yes, most of us are suffering in this economic climate, but a select few are flourishing, and that is who the high end is chasing for disposable cash.

They are just following the money, that's the way of life. If the economy changes, they will adapt, that is how they survive.