I would never buy an ARC, too many horror stories about tubes failing and causing damage.... use anything but a tube purchased from them and take your chances.
McIntosh is the more reliable brand without question. I have owned a few McIntosh components over the years and never a problem. I put some new lamps in my buddy's C26 and it cleaned up and sounded great.... still working and its 50 years old... it appears it had a recap in the 90's but still.....
McIntosh is the more reliable brand without question. I have owned a few McIntosh components over the years and never a problem. I put some new lamps in my buddy's C26 and it cleaned up and sounded great.... still working and its 50 years old... it appears it had a recap in the 90's but still.....