VAC Master preamp vs ARC Ref 6SE

[Motoman]

I have an ARC REF6 (stock tubes) which replaced a VAC Renaissance Mk V. I know that is much farther down the totem pole than the Master, but to me, and for what it's worth, the REF6 was definitely better sounding to me than the VAC at that level.

 

[Bbock]

I have an ARC REF6 (stock tubes) which replaced a VAC Renaissance Mk V. I know that is much farther down the totem pole than the Master, but to me, and for what it's worth, the REF6 was definitely better sounding to me than the VAC at that level.

I understand your comment. I auditioned the 5 and 6se along with the VAC Master. I preferred the voicing of the VAC.