My opinion is not to get the big amps unless you really, REALLY, R-E-A-L-L-Y need the power. The cost difference would be much better spent on a Tripoint Troy, great power cables, and a great preamp. These supplementary components would give you far greater benefit. Many people over spend on a single component and do not optimize. Plus, all those tubes are a big can of worms.
ARC-Ref210 vs ARC-Ref610T at medium levels ??
Hi, I am planning to upgrade my ARC Monos to a high-end model. I already decided to go for a new model, meaning the Ref-210 or the Ref-610T (and not the old Ref-300s or Ref-600s).
I would like to know if someone who had a chance to compare the Ref-210 and the Ref-610T amps could give me feedback about the sonic differences at medium levels.
I am aware of the other differencies between these two models (price, size, weight, power consumption, max output power, number of tubes,...).
I would like to ONLY know how they differ in terms of sonic QUALITY at MEDIUM listening levels in a medium sized listening room of about 400 sqft (and yes, you're right - in terms of max output level I do NOT need the 610T).
The other components are all high-level quality, so if there are sonic differencies I would profit from them.
I want to get a feeling if there is a significant difference in terms of quality of sound, and if there is any - is it worth the double price?
I do hear most styles of music (classic, rock, 70s-90s, only some jazz,...), so my question is not related to a special type of music.
Thanks in advance to everybody who might answer!
I would like to know if someone who had a chance to compare the Ref-210 and the Ref-610T amps could give me feedback about the sonic differences at medium levels.
I am aware of the other differencies between these two models (price, size, weight, power consumption, max output power, number of tubes,...).
I would like to ONLY know how they differ in terms of sonic QUALITY at MEDIUM listening levels in a medium sized listening room of about 400 sqft (and yes, you're right - in terms of max output level I do NOT need the 610T).
The other components are all high-level quality, so if there are sonic differencies I would profit from them.
I want to get a feeling if there is a significant difference in terms of quality of sound, and if there is any - is it worth the double price?
I do hear most styles of music (classic, rock, 70s-90s, only some jazz,...), so my question is not related to a special type of music.
Thanks in advance to everybody who might answer!
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