If you're looking for a great deal and your speakers are fairly efficient the Ref 75 SE is a remarkable amp and for my money would be the keeper of the bunch that you've named. The VT80SE is also a great amp however and those do come up on the used market. I think you would find the sound rather similar. The VT80SE has the new self-biasing circuit if that means anything to you.
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
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