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OK I have 3 amps on my short list but one is not available due to supply chain issues.They are ARC Ref75SE, Rogue Stereo 100, (and not available is Quicksilver Mono KT/120)
Question sin it is down to the Rogue and ARC are the comparable (or as they say a coin flip?) or is one considerably better than the other.
I like the fact that the ARC use KT150 and the bias is accessible on front panel.
jimbones
dhite71
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I have the REF 75SE, formerly had the REF 150 nonSE and Classic 120s.  This is the best amp I have had including several solid state before getting into ARC.  My only Rogue experience was the Ares Magnum phonostage.  I was very disappointed in comparison to ARC's phono stages and that would make me expect ARCs amps to better theirs as well.  My speakers are the Wilson Audio Sophia and it drives them very well.  Outside of a poor speaker match I cannot imagine you being disappointed in the 75SE.  Good luck!
jimbones OP
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The VT80SE seems similar to the Ref75se so I would expect that to be a good alternative 
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atmasphere
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ARC is point to point vs Rogue circuit board?
Huh? That's news- I've never heard of a hand-wired ARC product. All that I've ever seen have employed circuit boards.

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tomic601
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i think point 2 point vs. a PCB is the absolute last thing to worry about…..


jimbones OP
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@tomic601 I agree. I have been told the KT150's make a big difference. I'll be patient I have a number of choices that I have whittled down to QS and ARC. I would only buy the Rouge if I can demo it.
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