ARC VT 100: MkII vs. MkIII?

Has anyone familiar with the MkII listened to the latest revision? Would you care to compare?

waveparti11-05-2000 5:15pm

sparky57 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11 posts 11-05-2000 at 07:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Perhaps you mean the MK-I vs the MK-II. The ARC web site makes no mention of a MK-III. I did have my unit updated to MK-II in the spring. The update includes fitting a removable IEC power cord, addition of a fan, and adding two small circuit cards containing additional power supply capacitance. The update yielded better dynamics and more of a sense of "sonic ease". At some time, I would like to explore updating the power cord.
jtinn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,124 posts 11-05-2000 at 07:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sparky57: You are basically screwed. The MKIII is out. It is an $1,850 upgrade (I think).
sparky57 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11 posts 11-05-2000 at 09:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Cool! I'm always looking for better. I bought the unit used for $2800 and spent $600 on the upgrade. I couldn't care less that I don't have the latest. I will be curious as to the changes / sonic improvements. What I would really like is the ability to bridge the channels to offer the ultimate upgrade - another!
rdaversae43c Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 11-05-2000 at 10:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The newer model has a longer tube life besides better (possible?) sonics. I probably will go for it!