If you had ARC 100.2 before and get Pass Aleph V, you would get a serious upgrade onto your system. Pass has enough power but MLs are "too heavy" for SS(has to be at least 200W/ch) VTL MB125 will be the best bet that has triode/tetrode modes switched for different gain/power settings (55W/ch and 125W/ch). Financially VTL can be cheaper in this case.
ARC 100.2 vs Pass Alephs
Has anyone compared these amps in a high resolution system such as electrostatics? I have a Pass Aleph V and cannot imagine a more transparent and natural amp, but it is somewhat power limited. I listen to all kinds of music through multiple sources. Are there suggestions re: upstream components and cables? Does the 100.2 sound better in a S/E mode or in a true balanced system?