VTL 5.5 or Audible Illusions L2 linestage

Does anyone have any experience comparing these two units? I am looking to get into a tube based preamp and both of these have caught my eye.

Thanks

electric_monk03-07-2004 5:35pm

piezo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 302 posts 03-09-2004 at 02:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete never heard a L2 but i have a 5.5 and can't imagine selling it
1markr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 525 posts 03-09-2004 at 08:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I haven't heard the VTL 5.5, but I love my AI L2. I think that either of these preamps can be very remarkable, but you need to carefully choose the right tubes that will compliment your system and sound right to your ears. In VTL's case it's 6 tubes, in the L2, it's just 2 tubes. Keep that in mind.
audio_buff Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 38 posts 03-10-2004 at 04:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete This also depends on the sound you're looking for. The VTL is exciting and has well controlled bass. The L2 is more tubey sound. The L2 is also more on par with the VTL 2.5