ARC VT100 M1 vs. CJ premere 11A


Hello everyone,
If you had the opportunity to purchase an Audio Research VT100 Mark 1 or the Conrad Johnson premere 11A for the same price which would you choose and why? I have owned several ARC amps, Air Tight ATM2 and most recently BAT VK75. If you could compare the VT100 to the Premere 11A and or the others I have listed it would be helpful for me. Please let me thank you in advance for your assistance.
Dennis
dgclark0007
The comparison has been discussed many times in audiogon. You can check other old threads. I would go for ARC for the same price. CJ is more lay-back and ARC is a neutral one. If you have a smooth front end, ARC is better unless you have a bright front end or speaker to tame.
I compared a Audio research classic 150 with
a conrad johnson 11a. The classic 150 had better bass,
a wider and deeper soundstage. The cj had more
detail. I called audio research and they
said the vt100 is a better sounding amp than
the classic 150.