I've been using a LS2BII pre and and VT130 power for 15 years. A resistor blew on the VT130 due to a faulty tube but Audio Research sent replacements within a few days. If you can solder, very easy to fix. I also use SED Winged C 6550s and 7308s in the VT130 with no issues. The LS2B has been flawless.
Audio Research Tube AMP Reliability
I was out shopping for amps this weekend, and I ran across a guy getting his ARC tube amp repaired.
He said he really like it, but he has gone through tube replacements, and he had the thing burn up on him, the power lines on the board had smoked and burned. I saw the splices on the board, the damage was pretty big, and about $500 in repairs.
The owner of the shop said he got in ARC amps often due to poor design and reliability.
I am interested in ARC because the reviews are great, but I was wondering if other folks are having trouble with their ARC Amps?
How about the Pre-Amps?
Thanks,
Scott
He said he really like it, but he has gone through tube replacements, and he had the thing burn up on him, the power lines on the board had smoked and burned. I saw the splices on the board, the damage was pretty big, and about $500 in repairs.
The owner of the shop said he got in ARC amps often due to poor design and reliability.
I am interested in ARC because the reviews are great, but I was wondering if other folks are having trouble with their ARC Amps?
How about the Pre-Amps?
Thanks,
Scott