Atmasphere my ARC is SP16, not latest but newer.
It has its own flavor of sound like any piece does. Dry is not an adjective that comes to mind with it.
The sound is hard to distinguish as "tube" based I would say, which I like. I do not have enough data points to say exactly how it would compare to others but the results of using it in my system are quite good I would say and not leaving me cold having heard many a top notch system including a few incorporating Atmasphere amps.
Each really good system I hear sounds different but all share certain attributes including the ability to go loud and clear without listener fatigue during longer listening sessions.
I run 3 good quality speakers in three different rooms off the system with the ARC. The sound in each case varies widely. With either of my OHm Walsh speakers there is no edge whatsoever which lends itself towards very long enjoyable listening sessions. With my Dyunaudios in a smaller room, there is more bite to the sound which makes things more exciting perhaps but some might find it harder on the ears over time.
It all depends. Good sound is a team sport that includes not only all the technology playing together but the room and the listener so its always hard to predict outcomes.
It has its own flavor of sound like any piece does. Dry is not an adjective that comes to mind with it.
The sound is hard to distinguish as "tube" based I would say, which I like. I do not have enough data points to say exactly how it would compare to others but the results of using it in my system are quite good I would say and not leaving me cold having heard many a top notch system including a few incorporating Atmasphere amps.
Each really good system I hear sounds different but all share certain attributes including the ability to go loud and clear without listener fatigue during longer listening sessions.
I run 3 good quality speakers in three different rooms off the system with the ARC. The sound in each case varies widely. With either of my OHm Walsh speakers there is no edge whatsoever which lends itself towards very long enjoyable listening sessions. With my Dyunaudios in a smaller room, there is more bite to the sound which makes things more exciting perhaps but some might find it harder on the ears over time.
It all depends. Good sound is a team sport that includes not only all the technology playing together but the room and the listener so its always hard to predict outcomes.