Is it possible to get the SF speakers and the ARC 80S to your own room for a demo for a few days? This way you can be sure. Most dealers will work with you like this. I have a great dealer and I can bring items home to try anytime I like. I have ARC LS27, ARC Ref 3 Phono, ARC 150SE with Sonus Faber Olympica II all put together with Transparent cables. It is a true match made in heaven!
ARC amp differences.
Heya,
I got a chance to listen to some Adonis Faber Serifinos the other day and absolutely loved them. They were detailed, but also musical. It was paired with a ARC VT-80.
I was actually thinking that maybe I go up a notch and look at the ARC reference 80s but it was not available for demo. They did have the ARC 160s.
would it be to assume ithat if I like the 160s with the Serifinos then I would also like the 80s? If I like the 160s jugs that kind of power just overkill. My listening space is 20x14 and I will rarely try and super loud.
if anyone has other tube amp recommendations pls feel free. I am looking for that slightly warm of neutral sound that holds the detail.
thanks