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Easier maintenance ARCVT100mkII or VTL mb125

I'm wondering if anyone with experience with either of these amps could shed some light on the subject of retubing and setting bias.

As I don't know much about either I should explain that Im looking for a tube amp with ease of use and lower costs to retube. I heard the ARC can be quite pricey and tricky to retube/bias etc.

Any info would be useful and appreciated.
Thanks
alun

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alun OP
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What fantastic responses from all!!! I thank you for your input and advice. It seems a lot of people own the ARC amps and have mixed reviews regarding their upkeep. Although I've contacted a couple of people with the VTL's they seem a little more staight forward and user friendly. I will check out the "Collins" website that everyone suggested and make sure. Unfortunatly there are no AR/VTL/Rogue dealerships in the local so I cannot hear them to make personal judgements. Therefore I must rely on fellow Audiogoner's for their input. Thanks a bunch

Alun
alun OP
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That is true Zaikesman, but I don't want to have to be sending a 100lb amp back to the manuf. every couple of years. Hopefully I will be able to find some balance between the two, sound and servicablility.
Thank you for all of the responses
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