ARC 100.2/ GOT A PROBLEM

The 100.2 amplifiers all make a pop sound right at turn on. This is normal. ARC could have gotten rid of this pop but they would have had to make the sound worse and they were not willing to make that trade off.

Your description sounds different from the immediate and single pop that I am describing as normal. You might need to have the amp checked out by a service technician.

Anyway, the 100.2 is a very nice sounding solid state amplifier.

Good Luck.

turn the amp on without preamp being on. if it still exibits the problem, then call ARC. if it doesn't do the nois thing, turn the preamp on. If you hear the noise then, you probably need new tubes for the LS-16.

Well, now I have a clue. Yep, I always wait a couple of minutes until LS-16 heat up. So, based on Dave's and 9rw
confirmation "POP" sound is normal, I am kinda relieve. As long as it won't get worse, I can live with that. Thanks all your guys kindly help and suggestion.

Hi Brad,

How's the sound of the ARC compared to your old Classe?

Thanks!*>)

IMHO, ARC100.2 is more open on high, and more transparent. Sound stage is definitely better. I would say, they are different leve of component.