I have a ARC Ref 75 (non SE). I’m trying to decide whether to upgrade it to the 75SE through ARC or sell it here and buy an ARC 150 (non SE). For the sake of this debate, let’s assume costs are equal (I know they are not). Here’s what I’m after 1) More control in the bass 2) More control in upper midrange (same as bass note above) 3) Not deviate too far from the other elements of sound I have.
Room: 21deep x14wide x10high Dedicated audio
Gear: Wilson Audio Sasha (1) Lumin T1 source ARC Ref 3 pre ARC Ref 75 Transparent Ultra g5 balanced ICs and speaker cables. Bass traps in 2 front corners, 1st, 2nd reflection diffusers.
Thanks MUCH! P.S. No I can’t audition either amp. in my system. P.S.S. I’ve auditioned a couple solid state amps, they don’t do it for me. Much more bass (too much) and complete control was found, but they gave up too much in too many areas, like air around the instruments and voices and bloom that I love about tube power.
@david_ten I would, but I'm not so hesitant to do anything to this 75. Can anyone comment; does upgrading to 75 make the amp lose any of it's sweetness, personality, and emotion (connection to the artist)?
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