VTL MB-450 Series III Signature Monoblocks VS. Pass Labs 260.8 Monoblocks

the combination of vtl and Wilson is legendary I used to work at a famous NY wilson vtl dealer sbs and this was a well known pairing

the tubes will create a much wider and deeper sounstage them the pass Wilson's love good big tube amplifiers as per theater  yoy can buy a decent Ss state amp and switch cobbections for theater 

we would also recommend the zesto 300watt Eros monoblocks we use them with a variety of loudspeakers and these ams are incredibile they use less tubes then the vtls and with new monoblocks  cimming out from zesto you can get a great price on them

Dave and Troy

Audio intellect  nj

zesto dealer 

I've owned VTL 450MKII for many years and it has never given me a single problem.  Tubes need replacing from time to time.  With the 450 if one goes a little light blinks identifying bad tube. Power down, replace the tube. Auto Biasing is way nice.  I love the things and they have been from day only my amp end game.  A few folks complain that VTL's customer is poor.  I have never had an service issue and before the 450, I had VTL 300 Deluxe Mono Blocks.  During the time I own the 300, I had a tube fault that took out something inside. I took the amps to VTL,  The repairs were made and B-plus slo-blo fuses added an 10 amp fuse added for protection, nice upgrade.  By this time I was a "Valued Customer" I was given a tour of their facility.  After getting the 450's I've only seen the owner's of VTL at CES and just to say hey.  I don't know a thing about Pass except owner's fave about the product.  Good Luck!

Thank you for all the replies here!  I went with the Pass Labs 260.8 mono blocks and the results are amazing..  I will always wonder how the VTLs would have performed tho… wish I could have A/B the two before pulling the trigger…oh well…I’m going to go enjoy my new set up….