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VTL ST-150 vs ARC VT100 MK2

Speakers are Coincident Total Eclipse -- source is Accuphase DP75V, Preamp is prototype, 5687 based (similar sounding to CJ 17). Any thoughts or experiences with these amps? Room is fairly large. Music is mostly modern...accoustic, jazz, light rock. Thanks for your help!
jeffga
bobspeak
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Hi Just My 2 cents Worth
I owned the VT100 Mk2 for about 6 months/ while it was a great amp it was alittle too transistory sounding in my system (not warm enough) It was replaced with a pair of VTL
deluxe 300 monoblocs which to my ears are alittle easier to
listen to. While both amps have great highs and lows, the VTL's have a more pleasing (fuller) midrange to me. Your results may differ as I am driving Apogee Stages.
Hope this helps abit Bobspeak
nealhood
199 posts
 
The attached link is is worth reading. It was posted today on Audio Asylum.

http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/amp/messages/29827.html
bigkidz
1,784 posts
 
I just read the thread and I would think IMHO that the ML speakers need the SS power and control. The guy is now going to listen to horn speakers which will work better with tube amps so there may be a mtaching issue. Both of the tube amps will sound great on your speakers but they will have a different sound from each other. I have not heard the two in such a long time that it would be unfair for me to make a comparison.
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