Audio Research transistor gear vs. tubes


I would like to hear any and all input/experience that people have or have had with Audio Research transistor components...esp. recent models...100.2, LS-12, LS-9...etc. I have had the chance to own some..and to listen to others.. ...and they seem to be forgotten..or undiscovered....and better than that fate.
whatjd

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The 100.2 is an amazing amp. I have compared it to the Audio Research VT100mk2 tube amp costing $5000.00 and I liked the 100.2 better. This amp has all the liquidity of the best tube amps without the high cost of those amps. I don't understand why the audio press has not picked up on this great amp. This amp also excells in resolution and detail. It sounds great at both low and high volumes. Highly recomended.