Audio Research vs. Conrad Johnson SS Amps??

What are your listening results/thoughts on the ARC 100.2 vs. the Conrad Johnson 2250 and 2500 in either the original or the newer "a" version.

whatjd12-03-2002 1:25am

czbbcl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,752 posts 12-03-2002 at 03:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have no experience pertaining to ARC so I can not comment there but I have a CJ MF2500a and it is very detailed,fast and musical. I do not know what bass slamm is that Tabu mentions. But I do know that the MF2500 drives my Thiels quite easily and rattles the windows in my house when the digital cannons fire while playing Tchaikovsky's 1812 overture. Chuck
slowhand Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 610 posts 12-03-2002 at 09:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I own the ARC 100.2 amp and I love it. It has plenty of power for my 88db Gallo Reference speakers. Dynamics are great. Midrange and highs are comparable to ARC's tube amps. I can't comment on the Conrad Johnson as I have never heard it. I am sure it is also a good amp.
bigkidz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,392 posts 12-03-2002 at 10:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Forget the CJ SS amp and look for a used Sim Audio or McCormack DNA-225. If you prefer a tube sound and have speakers that work well with a tube amp, the ARC is very good in its price point.