Difficult choice and depends to a large extent on the sound you are looking for. The ARC will give you a bigger, more powerful and dynamic sound overall, a bigger stage front to back and side to side. Also, better bass and more grunt. The VTL will be more gentle, will give you a fleshier mid-range, more 'tube' magic overall. Years ago I compared the VT100 to several of the VTL amps; ultimately I went with the VTL 125 MB's, but the ARC was excellent also. The VTL's just sounded better overall with my horn speakers.
VTL ST 150, Audio Research VT 100, mk. II
I was wondering if anyone could give some feedback on these two amps. I am thinking of replacing my Counterpoint SA 220. These are the two that are in my price range. They would be powering Vandersteen 2ce Signatures. My preamp is a Audible Illusions 3A.
Any information is appreciated.
Thanks.
Donw
Any information is appreciated.
Thanks.
Donw