Opinions on ARC VS110/Ref110/VT100mkll/VTmklll

Ref 110 $2900
VS 110 $2700
VT 100 mk ll $2200 and $2400
VT 100 mk lll $4000

All for sale here . Opinions please .

maplegrovemusic09-29-2012 2:12am

hifigeek1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 770 posts 09-30-2012 at 07:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would tend to stay away from the VT100mkII. The mkIII is fine but I agree, the Ref110, which I'm working on at the moment would be my choice. Well behaved and reliable for the most part provided you don't go over 2000 hrs. on the output tubes. Unfortunately, the owner of this amp went over 2000 hrs. and now I'm having to replace a circuit board.
hifigeek1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 770 posts 10-01-2012 at 06:48am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Bifwynne I can't answer that question. This amp had Winged C 6550's in it that were quite old. I am putting KT-120's in it once it's repaired. Regarding the Ref110, I would wait for a used Ref150.
hifigeek1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 770 posts 10-03-2012 at 05:29am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Bifwynne to answer your question, I really don't get much of an opportunity to compare ARC equipment. I just fix it when it breaks. I do like the build quality of the REF series but then who wouldn't.