I went from VTM200s to Ref 210s last summer. Everything else was the same for at least a few months. I had a Ref2 II for a pre amp at the time and listen mostly to vinyl.
Main thing, the 210s are simply cleaner top to bottom, more air on top and tighter on the bottom. Revews say the 210s sound a bit more like tubes and I would agree.
Both have noisy fans, throw a huge soundstage and hit low notes very well for tubes. Both are very versatile for all kinds of music and HT IMO.
The 210s are more expensive but there is a clear difference that leaves me with no regrets. It would be interesting to try 210 output tubes in the 200s if possible. ARC OEM tubes were different variations of the 6550.
Terry
Main thing, the 210s are simply cleaner top to bottom, more air on top and tighter on the bottom. Revews say the 210s sound a bit more like tubes and I would agree.
Both have noisy fans, throw a huge soundstage and hit low notes very well for tubes. Both are very versatile for all kinds of music and HT IMO.
The 210s are more expensive but there is a clear difference that leaves me with no regrets. It would be interesting to try 210 output tubes in the 200s if possible. ARC OEM tubes were different variations of the 6550.
Terry