AUDIO RESEARCH VS VTL


Who is the king of Tube amplification between these two brands?
jeffvegas

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I own all ARC for amplification, a Ref 6 and Ref 150 SE. I have sent many an email to ARC that went unanswered. The few times they did respond, it was weeks later and terse. The sound is amazing and they have been rock reliable. That keeps me seated. For now. 
My phono stage is a Manley Steelhead. Manley is amazing. Ask a question and a long considered response comes within 48 hours. Sometimes within 24 hours. 
And another legend in customer service is Luxman. Jeffrey of Luxman USA is a pure class act. I own a Luxman 750u headphone amp. 
I may sell my ARC gear and buy Luxman or Manley. They are THAT much better at basic humanism. Do wish Manley's flagship amps looked less art-deco though.