Audio Research 150.2 Class T Digital Amp

I borrowed one for two weeks from my dealer while my VT100 MKIII was in service. It indeed was impressive and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. However, ultimately I found it less musically involving and became very anxious to get back to the tubes. Sometimes what we can not detect in an A/B audition, gets revealed after several listening sessions, and it can be difficult to describe.

Quotes from above posts:

'This amplifier is articulate, detailed, dynamic, and presents a wide and deep sound stage.'

'Sounds laid back and warm and polite to me.'

Hard to believe it's the same amp they're both commenting on.

I have concluded that, when one describes this amp. It is a description of the source component and pre-amp signature. I also believe the digital circuitry in this amp has the ability to "learn"- but this is only my opinion. I have made some changes and think Neds' description to be more accurate.

Thanks to all for your responces.

I'd like to hear more feedback on this amp if anyone has any. I just bought one and want to know what to expect as far as burn in time etc. Are Audio Research solid state amps pretty reliable overall? Thanks.