Here's my 2 cents. I reviewed the Arpege for SoundStage! back in 1999. https://www.soundstage.com/revequip/audiomat_arpege.htm
It is a fantastic amp. I like it so much that I became first US dealer. What the above posters said about service was true back then. Can't say how it is now. theedge's post nailed it. A great sounding ampo.
At the time I was carrying the line, the Prelude was the sweetheart of the line. I haven't heard the Opera. What was said about the tubes if correct- at least the power tubes. I replaced the 2 input tubes with Mullards with noticeable improvement in the sound.
Congrats on the Arpege Reference. It will serve you well.
It is a fantastic amp. I like it so much that I became first US dealer. What the above posters said about service was true back then. Can't say how it is now. theedge's post nailed it. A great sounding ampo.
At the time I was carrying the line, the Prelude was the sweetheart of the line. I haven't heard the Opera. What was said about the tubes if correct- at least the power tubes. I replaced the 2 input tubes with Mullards with noticeable improvement in the sound.
Congrats on the Arpege Reference. It will serve you well.