VAC Preamplifiers


I am very interested in VAC preamplifiers to replace my GamuT D3i. I am wondering how much better the upper tier VAC preamplifiers are than the VAC Renaissance mkV with phono. Perhaps VAC owners can assist me....topology appears near identical throughout the line, so it must relate to parts quality and power supplies. Thank you!
normie57
We are big VAC dealers and local to the factory, so we get a chance to play with all the great VAC preamps.  IMO, the Master is the one to strive for.  It’s close in performance to the Statement, at 1/3 the price.   When upgrading customers from the REN MkV, we let them demo a couple and all have selected the Master.  
Thanks for the perspective @suncoast_audio .  Now I have an upgrade to strive for somewhere down the road.
Thank you ebm!  I know VAC is a great company.
Knowing how expensive VAC Statement products are, I just wanted to know how far up the preamplifier line was necessary for statement-like sound👍