Ayon spirit vs audio research vsi-60


Does anyone know how the Ayon spirit would compare to the audio research vsi-60? This would be driving totem winds. Any feed back on this would be appreciated.
maverick_spd

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Well after much debate i have made up my mind. I will be stearing away from the tubes just because of lack of power. I have opted to go with a Bryston Bp 26 with dac incorporated and Bryston's 4b sst square. Thanks for all the patients and knowledge to the forums on audiogon. I should get the 4B sst in about 2 weeks and will keep you updated. Thanks again to everyone.
I'm not sure where you read that i have a vsi-55. I know someone suggested it to me but i dont have one. I was going to order the vsi-60 today but i think i will wait until monday and keep reading a bit more. I have never owned a tube amp or integrated before. A friend of mine is really into tubes and suggested that i give it a try and honestly for the money its pretty reasonable. For me to get a statement amp integrated or apart would cost me about 8-10 thousand to come near what i heard from the AR on Thurs.
I just want to make sure i am getting the best money can buy for the price i am spending. The reason i mentioned the Ayon is because it seems to have alot of good reviews on them. Although the AR is fairly new on the market. I just wanted some feed back on anyone who might have one either one or the other. I did think the AR sounded great and have no complaints just want to make sure i have enough of power to drive my winds properly.
Cheers and thanks for the comments
Jaybo. i did audition the vsi-60 already. And if it can drive the MANNI's then it would have no problems driving my winds as the Manni's are harder to drive then the winds.
i got offered the spirit tonight for 2850 shipped. It was used once for a demo and has 80hrs on the new tubes.
Sorry for all the posts, but when looking to make no mistake one needs to get as much info as possible. And there is no way i can afford both of them.