Viva vs. WAVAC amps

I have heard both, not at the same time and own WAVAC md-805M.

To me, my ears and system Wavac are flawless with the right speaker and the holy grail of valve amps.

IMHO

I heard the Viva Fono with the Viva Solista.IME the Fono is the best phono stage I have ever heard.I contemplated purchasing the Fono and returned to the Dealer for several listening sessions.
The more I listened the more the economy shrunk and I was forced to forgo the purchase.If you are into vinyl the Viva Fono is a must audition.
Albert,I was told that Profundo in California is the importer
of Viva

Profundo took over after Terry had it here in Dallas. I don't know the linkage that was involved in this last transfer of distribution.

I saw Bob at CES, he's a very nice and polite person. I hope he does well with VIva.

Thank you Albert and my apology to the OP who ask a question on Viva and Wavac amps to which I responded with praise for a phono stage.Also the Fono was playing through a Linea not the Solista that I mentioned.I guess its just my day

I have heard both and have used a Viva Solista for 5 years. That is one of the best amps I have heard, but I am sure Wavac is in another league. I spent a long time at a show in the UK and felt the sound in the wavac room, was the best I have heard before and since.
having said that, Wavac is another league in price too. If you consider you can pick up a second hand Solista for $4000. I am not sure where you can get a better sound for the price, assuming you have sensitive enough speakers. They do not have to be too sensitive though. I found they had better control of 89db speakers than the 180 watt Karan 180, I was also using at the time.