I recently upgraded my ML 27 to a 333. I found the dynamics and clarity of the 333 incredible, but the 27 had a more lifelike, which to me equates with tubelike, sound. I am currently switching between the two (I didn't sell the 27), and my further listening confirms that judgment.
I listened to a VTL ST-150 just before getting the 333 and was very impressed. I hadn't listened to the 333, but bought it, over the VTL, thinking, "If the 27 (100 watts) sounds this good, then the 333 (300 watts) ought to . . . " Well, it does and it doesn't.
I'm thinking of the VTL, though I've been through so many changes lately, I may take a break until I'm more certain.
--Neil
I listened to a VTL ST-150 just before getting the 333 and was very impressed. I hadn't listened to the 333, but bought it, over the VTL, thinking, "If the 27 (100 watts) sounds this good, then the 333 (300 watts) ought to . . . " Well, it does and it doesn't.
I'm thinking of the VTL, though I've been through so many changes lately, I may take a break until I'm more certain.
--Neil