How does the "tubelike" McIntosh MC402 or the vacuum tube 2102 compare with tube amps from ARC, like VM220 or the new REF110? Speakers are Magnepan 3.6´s. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
It will come down to personal taste. I haven't found ARC to be very involving or emotional (even their expensive models) but others probably disagree. So, you won't find your answer here. You will simply have to pick one and see if you like it.
I have a friend with the 402s and I do not find them especially 'tubelike' instead they are pretty good for solid state amplifiers - smooth but flat when played with B&W 802D speakers and Meridian CD player
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