ARC amps keep evolving as do most brands over time. The new 160M and S models don't sound like the prior 250/150/75 series. So there isn't only 2 flavors to ARC "House Sound" over the past 20 years or whatever time frame anybody cares to reference. One needs to be more specific about what models they are referring to. There's lots of love out there for the new direction ARC has gone on....although the prices make them unobtainable for many...so perhaps many haven't heard them yet.
Amps I Like
Hi Everyone,
At the suggestion of an A'goner who suggested I list out things I like, as opposed to things I don't, I'm going to do that here.
Some caveats apply: This is my personal taste. The buyer should use their own tastes to determine what is good or not.
Also, I've not listened to gear long enough, or as much as I'd like. This list is not only short, but I'm going to put ++ symbols next to an amp to note how much time I've actually had to listen to them.
Sadly for me, I am not a professional reviewer, and I feel very guilty asking dealers to let me listen to gear I have no intention of buying. Please take this as one personal list of experiences, not my attempt to rate equipment for all time.
Best,
Erik
At the suggestion of an A'goner who suggested I list out things I like, as opposed to things I don't, I'm going to do that here.
Some caveats apply: This is my personal taste. The buyer should use their own tastes to determine what is good or not.
Also, I've not listened to gear long enough, or as much as I'd like. This list is not only short, but I'm going to put ++ symbols next to an amp to note how much time I've actually had to listen to them.
Sadly for me, I am not a professional reviewer, and I feel very guilty asking dealers to let me listen to gear I have no intention of buying. Please take this as one personal list of experiences, not my attempt to rate equipment for all time.
Best,
Erik