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Best used amp $750 range
For the money:Spectral DMA-50, it does not have high current but it will drive most 6-8 ohm speakers. Buy two and use in the mono mode. Works stunning well with electrostats or magneticplanars. Awesome clarity, transparency, and timbre. If you lik... 
Most achingly-beautiful music
The most achingly beautiful music: The 1st movement of Schubert's last three string quartets. The most awe inspiring wonderful music ever composed. The Emerson Quartet's recording is my favorite. Bruckner's 9th symphony,third movement;positively ,... 
what preamp for ARC VT 130?
Yor are right, ARC amps sound best with ARC preamps. I still love listening to my SP-8 and D-115,great sound, and that is after 15 years! 
Best Amp for Acoustat Speakers
I have had my Acoustat 2+2 speakers for over 14 years. I mix and match between an ARC SP-8,ARC D-115, Spectral DMC-10 and Spectral DMA-200. The different combos give different sounds. All Full range Acoustats are beautiful sounding!!!!