Amp comparison


Is the ARCRef150se worth the extra cost over the original Ref150?
mmarch
Thanks for the info,I did see that modded 110 on agon. I think I would go the extra cash for a 150 though.  Also ARC may not even work on a modded ARC unit should it require servicing.
IMO, the ARC 150SE is significantly better than the Ref 150.  I own the 150SE and previously the 150 unmodded.  
@bigkidz 

Rolling the KT-150s in the Ref 150 made a noticeable difference.  Deeper and tighter base, smoother range.  But the SE mod took the amp to a different level.  Bass was tighter still, more open and transparent, better control over the speakers.  
But to be candid, I made the switch over to the SE version many years ago so it is hard to be very specific on details.  That said, if you have a chance to A/B the regular 150 with the SE version, the differences will be day and night noticeable.
Well playing devils advocate a fellow Audiogoner has had both the Ref 150 and SE.  He preferred the 150.  Felt it was a overall tubier sounding amp.