Viva or Mastersound?


Has anyone had a chance to compare the Viva Solista ( Mk I or II) integrated to the Mastersound Evolution 845 ( or close variants)? On one hand these have different power ratings on the other they are close in price. Thanks, Andrew
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I have a Mastersound Evolution 845 since 14 month and I must say that it is not colored or anything like maple syroup as said above.

I'a using it with Blumenhofer fs-1 speakers, SACD dCS Verdi, Elgar plus and dCS Puccini clock and excellent silver cables. Sound is clear, fast, there are lots of bass when recorded, the sound is not colored at all, voices are incredibly truth.

After live concerts of classical music I come home and put similar music as heard moments before and I must said that it is difficult to hear any difference.

I doubt there are many people who had the opportunity to compare the two amps in the same environment. Best would be to go to Vicenza, meet the two owners and have a great dinner!