Cary CAD-120S MkII vs VAC Signature 200 iQ

Does the 200 iQ (and VAC in general) bring the goods in the bass department?

I’ve just about settled on VAC. I hope to have my bass question solved when I go to axpona next week, where vac will have 3 or 4 rooms. I assume they extend low, but I have seen a couple of posts suggesting maybe not. Cary will be represented too (and I saw something along the lines of 20% off Cary products if you buy at axpona...).

http://www.axpona.com/expospecials.asp
"For Axpona show attendees, we will offer a 20% discount for all Concierge Price Levels during the show."

threeeasypayments, these two amps are very highly comparable, as far as i can see. They are both: a stereo, tube amplifier, producing about 100 watts per channel, using KT88 tubes, made by highly respectable brands that have been around for a while, and both brands have loyal followings. I imagine there are people out there who would take the Cary, maybe because they prefer its sound. I have heard people say Cary makes a warm sound. On the topic of warm, I have also heard that this amp in particular can run very hot. Have you had that experience?
I would take a Ferrari over a much more expensive Bugatti any day... or bread and butter over the foie gras...just trying to make a point that VAC being more expensive means little to nothing to me in terms of what is best.

dobnbav, thanks for the input! 100 watts will be more than sufficient for the Sopra 1s, but I wonder about powering, say, Sopra 2s. did you enjoy your VAC amp?

Firstnot, really looking for your thoughts on whether the purchase made sense...

Alucard I have neither heard nor considered, will take a look.