Anyone compare VAC Phi 300.1 to VTL 450's.


I would think the Vac would be more refined, I don't know if its soundstage would be as big as VTL. VAC amp 300.1 owners have you tried this amp with Audio Researh REF 2 mark 2, Cat, or Vacs. own preamp what do you prefer and why?
jwm

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Actually the price of the 300.1 in monoblock fashion is in the price range of the big 600 watt VTL monoblocks. They look like space heaters. Do you know what changes were made from the 300 to 300.1. Also I have heard the VTL 450 and thought the bass was good but not the tightest. I also thought there was a slight glare in the upper mids. My thinking is that the 300.1 will have tighter bass, less glare and grain in the upper mids, and probably a fuller midrange without being heavy or dark.