Vac Avatar or Cary SLI-80

I am looking to purchase an avatar or the Cary sli-80 but I can't make up my mind which would be best for the long haul. The amp will drive a pair of Aulos. Any suggestions out there? Thanks, Barron

barron03-15-2005 8:23pm

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duddley Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 78 posts 04-13-2005 at 11:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have owned two VAC Avatars: An SE and a Super. They both sounded wonderful and were biukt like tanks. I paired them with JMLab Mini Utopias (8 ohms) with very good results. Im my experience, all VAC gear is top notch. My only experience with Cary is the V12 amp. Nice unit, but it doesn't have the VAC magic. Good luck with what ever you decide upon.
skuras Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 55 posts 05-28-2005 at 01:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete i demoed each of these products, and the VAC integrated simply crushed the Cary one. no contest. i heard the cary amp with a pair of B&W 805's, and the VAC product with a pair of Audio Physic Spark III's. Cary sounded OK, but uninspired and kind of flat. the VAC integrated was alive, 3-D and musical. simply stunning.
larry510 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 121 posts 05-29-2005 at 03:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete hi Skuras, How can you be sure the differences you heard were not due to the different speakers ? Larry

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