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ARC Amp Experts...

If you wouldn't mind, please share your opinions on the advantages/disadvantages between the Audio Research VS110(tubed) amp and the Audio Research 300.2(ss)amp.[--I've heard the VS110, but not the 300.2--]

Does the (relative) 'warmth' of the ARC tubed amp justify the power difference? (VS110=100wpc; 300.2=300 wpc) Or does the ARC solid state amp possess a warmth that most ss amps do not...Incidentally, both amps are similarly priced and either would suit my speakers...

I appreciate your (most valued) opinions-Thanks for your time!
sja

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boycephoto
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Not exactly what you were asking for but I will share my experience. I have an ARC D400MKII(400watts/4ohms,& solid state) and an ARC VT200(200 watts/4ohms,& vacuum tube), On Magnepan 3.6's... The VT200 is much smoother,more focused, more dynamic, more detailed,heavier, more expensive, it requires expensive maintainace, and is a pretty good space heater too (16-6550's). From my experience it would lean to the VS110. Good Luck! Would you like to buy my D400MKII?

Dave
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