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Audio Research Classic 30: how does it compare to ARC current power amps?

Hello!

I hope that you would be all fine and with some positive perspective in front of you regarding the virus and life in general.

Is there anyone among you all who could answer to this question? 

Is the Classic 30 still a winner in terms of accuracy and musicality compared to, ie:

- Reference 110
- Reference 75 / 75SE
- Reference 150 / 150SE

What I'm trying to understand is if it could be a wise move to sell my Classic 30 changing it with one of the above mentioned amps?

I don't want to give up, and possibly increase, to Cl 30 accuracy, imaging, microcontrast, details, and at the same time I would like to increase power, bass control and dynamics as well...

Am I on the right way?

Thank you very much!

Mario from Venice, Italy
shastasheen65

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@shastasheen65  You post a very interesting question. How far have ARC come in their amp designs from the Classic 30 to today. I used to own and love a ARC D70Mk2...a superb amp. I did have the opportunity to compare it with an ARC Ref 75 and IMO the D70Mk2 was NOT embarrassed in any way! In fact, in some ways the 'gestalt' of the older amp was more harmonious to some forms of music, particularly jazz, IME.
Whether this holds for your question, i do not know, BUT i would be interested also to see if anyone has this experience. 
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