Hello S2k, I would go with the BAT 75. When you have the extra $ have BAT upgrade it to the 75se. I just bought a pair of 150se's to drive my Eidolons and I am floored. What a magical combination! Good luck, Tom
BAT VK-75 vs. ARC VT100 MkIII?
hi,
after auditioning loads of SS amps with my avalon arcus speakers, i've decided i like tubes better (gasp!) notwithstanding the bass/dynamics. i'm listening to the vk-75 now at home (demo) and i'm extremely impressed by the detail and natural intonation, especially on voices, horns, etc. the bass is not nearly as tight as it was with, for example, the accuphase p-450 i tried, but the midrange more than makes up for it imho.
i've heard the ARC only in the store on wilson watt/puppys and a different front end so it's hard to compare. anyway, if i had to compare, i'd give the edge in bass and dynamics to the ARC but the edge in low-level detail to the BAT. i probably won't be able to try the ARC at home.
any thoughts from others who've tried these two? any input is appreciated.
thanks.
after auditioning loads of SS amps with my avalon arcus speakers, i've decided i like tubes better (gasp!) notwithstanding the bass/dynamics. i'm listening to the vk-75 now at home (demo) and i'm extremely impressed by the detail and natural intonation, especially on voices, horns, etc. the bass is not nearly as tight as it was with, for example, the accuphase p-450 i tried, but the midrange more than makes up for it imho.
i've heard the ARC only in the store on wilson watt/puppys and a different front end so it's hard to compare. anyway, if i had to compare, i'd give the edge in bass and dynamics to the ARC but the edge in low-level detail to the BAT. i probably won't be able to try the ARC at home.
any thoughts from others who've tried these two? any input is appreciated.
thanks.