Audio research vsi-60 power concerns

Will,
What size is your room and what db levels are you listening at?these factors really matter.
If the ARC amp has a very good power supply and transformers it could be just what you want.
I would`nt buy a SS amp just for a stated higher watt output, sound quality is the objective.

Brf,
You make some good points,I certainly agree about transformer and PS quality.
It`s hard to answer posts like these when important information is omitted i.e.room size,listening level range etc.
Best Regards
Charles

Palena79,
You make a strong case. A good tube power amplifier does seem to present/capture more emotion of the music and possesses that 'breath of life' factor that I seem to find less often with SS amplifiers(there are exceptions).I know exactly what you mean.
Regards,