Easy. To match the synergy of the SP8 the D90B, D115MKII, or Classic 120 or 150 monoblocks. This would be in order of price and power but not quality. Outside of ARC the PS Audio Delta 250 monoblocs are fantastic and a bargain - but not tube. ARC products seem to work better togather. No problem with a VT-200. That will give you a lot of reserve. I actually hooked a rather highly modded ARC D90B up to Carver ALIIIS and it was magical. Tubes seem to shine with planar speakers.
Amp for ARC SP8 and Final 0.4 Electrostatics
Hi All,
I'm thinking it is time to upgrade the amp in my system. My current amplification is over 15 years old. I am running an ARC SP-8 through a Threshold S/200. I really love the SP-8 and am not intersted in replacing it yet, but I do need more power for my electrostatics.
I'd like to get a minimum of 200/side and I'd say my budget would be up to about $3g. Id prefer buying used gear in good condition because if for some reason the amp doesn't really sing for my system and tastes, I could later sell it without taking a huge bath.
So with that little bit of background, I'm looking for some recommendations. I listen mostly to vinyl. I have a preference for tubes, but that doesn't rule out SS. My SP-8 has unbalanced outputs. I've talked to one of you about your VT-200 and am concerned about paying up for an amp that may require balanced inputs to sound its best.
Thoughts, cautions, and recommendations?
Thanks,
Ken Casper
I'm thinking it is time to upgrade the amp in my system. My current amplification is over 15 years old. I am running an ARC SP-8 through a Threshold S/200. I really love the SP-8 and am not intersted in replacing it yet, but I do need more power for my electrostatics.
I'd like to get a minimum of 200/side and I'd say my budget would be up to about $3g. Id prefer buying used gear in good condition because if for some reason the amp doesn't really sing for my system and tastes, I could later sell it without taking a huge bath.
So with that little bit of background, I'm looking for some recommendations. I listen mostly to vinyl. I have a preference for tubes, but that doesn't rule out SS. My SP-8 has unbalanced outputs. I've talked to one of you about your VT-200 and am concerned about paying up for an amp that may require balanced inputs to sound its best.
Thoughts, cautions, and recommendations?
Thanks,
Ken Casper