Ayon spirit vs audio research vsi-60

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

you may be able to audition the arc in your area. though its modest in wpc compared to ss counterparts, the arc will drive the power hungry mani...the wind however may be a challenge for either amp. something north of 100wpc may be more suitable. i think the manufacturer or your dealer may be able to guide you best, but a beefy krell integrated would be worth a listen. the speaker is killer, but it does need killer 'power' over amp 'type'.

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.

AR and Ayon Audio are for sure top brands. But I can tell you that the Ayon Spirit, which I owned previously, I ended pulling the trigger on uograding to the Triton, well the Spirit is an excellent unit. My friend owns the AR vsi60 and there is no doubt that the Spirit was more micro detailed and musical, it was apparent from the getgo when we spent the afternoon ABing. I am pretty sure that the Pure Class A factor is the differnace. The specs on the AR, its not pure class a.

then you should be 'home free' with the arc. its an incredible piece and the speakers are among the best. enjoy.