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ARC DS225/DS450 or stick with their tube amps?

I'm interested in hearing some feedback from members that own or have spent some time with one of the new Audio Research Definition Series amps. I'm interested in the DS225 or DS450. I recently sold a pair of KT88 monoblocks for two reasons 1) upgrade bug in search of better sound 2) I was tired of the heat build up in my small dedicated room.

I'm like the fact that the DS amps are a zero feedback design. I'm a Vandersteen user, and heard that those speakers love zero feedback amps. I have considered an Ayre, but would like to stay ARC; the amp would be used with a ARC LS series preamp.

Thanks!
techguy0192

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ritmo
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Techguy,

I have ARC's Ref5SE paired with a DS450. This is a very nice combo. Yes, the Ref5SE can get a bit warm; however, the DS450 runs very cool.

I used to have the LS27 (not sure which LS you have or looking at) and it did not get too hot.

Hope this helps!

Mike
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