Thoughts on Audio Research D70

@Hifigeek1: After pulling 8 screen grid Rs and tying pins 3-4 on all 8 power tube sockets and 2 resistors in the bias regulator circuitry (was tuned for pentode mode at 40V I need 49 or so) I got myself an all tube CL60 :)
Whether running it as a triod D70 (half tubes) or D115 this is by far the absolute most delicate and musical sounding Audio Research Power amp I have ever owned.
The Classic series never got close to this level of transparency and involvement.

Nice huh...lol

Johnsonwu, good to see that you like your modded D115.
I feel this way about my D70Mk2 and IMHO it's one of the best sounding
ARC amps. I have a feeling that this is why Dick Olsher bought one too!
A stone cold classic!

@DaveyF: great to hear u are in love with your D70 all these years... much like me --> my Counterpoint NP220 Premium Gold. I am surprised that Olsher didnt mention anything about converting it into triode. I was under the impression that he's all for triode glow.

Johnsonwu, I actually have not owned the D70mk2 for more than about 18 months. However, I am pretty enamored of this amp and would recommend it to anyone thinking of a great mid powered tube amp. BTW, I have a feeling that Dick Olsher is into good sound like the rest of us, and if it comes from triode or pentode isn't the main issue. Just so long as the gear can portray music. That is my way of looking at gear, I'm not attached to triode or pentode or tubes vs. ss or whatever, IF the piece under question sounds great, that's what I'm looking for. Isn't that what we are all seeking?