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OK I have 3 amps on my short list but one is not available due to supply chain issues.They are ARC Ref75SE, Rogue Stereo 100, (and not available is Quicksilver Mono KT/120)
Question sin it is down to the Rogue and ARC are the comparable (or as they say a coin flip?) or is one considerably better than the other.
I like the fact that the ARC use KT150 and the bias is accessible on front panel.
jimbones
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@atmasphere good point, will do. Or maybe just make it a 8 inch 2 way 8 ohm speaker.
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atmasphere
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@jimbones Well then its 8 ohms, but the efficiency in all cases remains the same. I think you're better off with the dual woofers, because you have more surface area for making bass and less excursion. Putting them in series works great for tubes.
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tomstruck
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Ref 75 SE over QS 120mono over the Rogue 
I started with Rogue  when I upgraded it was between Ref75 and Aesthetix Atlas went with Aesthetix 

Enjoy the Music 
Tom
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cfarrow
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QuickSilver V4’s over the ARC, I have first hand experience with both brands and value QS is a no brainer but also a very good sound and super reliable.  My GS150 was short lived and quality with the new ARC is questionable along with customer service.  I have friends that are dealers for both and QS is their pick to own.
ghdprentice
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Audio Research in my opinion is unquestionable the superior choice. Incredible sound, build quality over decades. Exceptional valuable over time. Also, I had recommended Rogue to a friend a long tine ago, the amp blew up during the warranty period and the owner would not repair it. I will never get over the humiliation of that recommendation.
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