Comparison ARC Classic 30 and VT-50

I have owned a Classic 30 and it is a very good amplifier. Never had any problems, sounds great and unless you are into ear-bleed volumes, the power output is more than enough for all but the largest rooms. I do recommend using ARC LitzLine speaker cable and if you use an ARC preamp LitzLink interconnect too.

Having owned the Classic 150s and having heard all the VT and Classic series amps on many occasions, I'd say Jafox has pegged the differences just right--the VT series leans a little more to the tube sound virtues, the Classic series a little more to solid state virtues. Both are excellent products, just a matter of which sound you prefer, and the differences are comparatively subtle.

I too appreciated reading the excellent observations and responses to this thread as I also am considering an ARC tube amp. Thanks All, and Cheers. Craig

Wow Garfish...are you actually thinking of doing away with your McCormacks? Keep us posted. Always appreciated all of your input. Thanks...John