VAC Signature mk2 vs Purity Audio Ultra?

I think its becoming ridiculous considering the current economic climate is going downhill. I am very interested in the Purity Design, if you examine their unit design, and components each and everything they are using are exotic boutique components to high degree of performance. Its sad to see how VAC is falling into that category of the Insane pricing strategy. I was hoping they could keep their price on a competitive market but every year prices are jumping and its not by a small margin.

Hello Dragon Vibe,
You are welcome to contact me through email directly from the Purity web site if you have any questions or concerns regarding the Purity Audio Design line. I am more than happy to address any concerns you may have if you do not wish to address here.

Bill Baker
Partner/Designer
Purity Audio Design

01-18-13: Dragon_vibe
I think its becoming ridiculous considering the current economic climate is going downhill.

It's been trending that way for several years now. Just about every high end company has introduced a new top of the line product in the last 5 years that is twice the price or more of their previous top of the line product. Speakers, electronics, cables, they are all doing it. Yes, most of us are suffering in this economic climate, but a select few are flourishing, and that is who the high end is chasing for disposable cash.

They are just following the money, that's the way of life. If the economy changes, they will adapt, that is how they survive.

I heard the VAC Statement amp(auto bias version) and the new Statement linestage driving the Magico speakers at CES 2 weeks ago. The sound was good but not really special nor was it near the best that I heard at the show. I just think you reach a point of diminishing returns at a certain point(you may not agree).For far less money and still 'superb' sound I`d find a used VAC Signature MK II,new Coincident linestage or the TRL Dude with the 'Duelund CAST' capacitor upgrade.IMO these options would offer fabulous sound quality along with much(very) value per cost ratio.Put them on a good vibration control stand, find a good power cord match and just enjoy your music.
Regards,

New or used Signature MKII and you would have enough left over for quite a few holidays or a pretty nice vehicle.
If when I'm in the market for a Vac again I'll go new MKII or used.
Can the Statement be 4-5 times better musically I highly doubt it.
Course if I was loaded with coin I'd go for the statement just cuz.