Glai,
I have always loved classic VTL's house sound right until before Siegfred. (admittedly, not heard their most recent line-ups). And have never quite care for ARCs up until their current REF Series.
Putting aside power capabilities, to me best sounding VTL is still their legendary VTL90 Monos from mid '90s (push-pull triode, WE300Bx4/side), much preferred their tonality even to Siegfreds. Whilst for ARC, their latest REF series is imo vast improvements over older REF600mkIII (or REF610T for that matter) in most musically important aspects.
I doubt that many posters here/if any, have made actual direct comparison of the specific current models as per your query. Rather, more of the cliche generalization/perceptive characters of each--so best to seek out means for an in-home audition direct. Imo, both are excellent candidates--in that ultimately taste will decide.
For your speakers, in the higher power tubed run, I'd also add current crops of CAT and VAC to your shortlist.. Or, Jadis if you seek for an even fuller presentation. Good luck..
I have always loved classic VTL's house sound right until before Siegfred. (admittedly, not heard their most recent line-ups). And have never quite care for ARCs up until their current REF Series.
Putting aside power capabilities, to me best sounding VTL is still their legendary VTL90 Monos from mid '90s (push-pull triode, WE300Bx4/side), much preferred their tonality even to Siegfreds. Whilst for ARC, their latest REF series is imo vast improvements over older REF600mkIII (or REF610T for that matter) in most musically important aspects.
I doubt that many posters here/if any, have made actual direct comparison of the specific current models as per your query. Rather, more of the cliche generalization/perceptive characters of each--so best to seek out means for an in-home audition direct. Imo, both are excellent candidates--in that ultimately taste will decide.
For your speakers, in the higher power tubed run, I'd also add current crops of CAT and VAC to your shortlist.. Or, Jadis if you seek for an even fuller presentation. Good luck..