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Audio Research Classic 30 vs VS55

I am the owner of an Audio Research Classic 30 amplifier which I use with Audio Research SP16L. I am very happy with this couple. Sometimes I wonder if the more recent VS55 (which is supposed to match the SP16L)would sound as good as the Classic 30 but with more power, that sometimes I miss with the Classic 30. I know that there are probably better A.R. amplifiers than VS55, but this the only I might afford. What is your opinion. Would you change the Classic 30 with the VS55. Many thanks. Maurizio. Italy
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I've owned a Classic 60 for years. Its a great sounding amp. The CL 30 is the half powered version of the CL 60.

Many folks who have compared the two say that the CL-30 is a more musical, sweeter sounding amp. If I were you Maurip, I'd keep the CL-30. It's a great amp, hard to find ... and a true classic.
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