ARC VT-100 mk1 or BAT VK-60?

The ARC MKII unit is much better than the MKI I would like to point out due to the much improved power supply.

Hello Batlua,

I hope this helps. I did compare in my system the ARC VT200 to the BAT VK60 monoblocks and it wasn't even close IMO. The BAT had more resolution of detail that brought out much better texture of tone of all instruments and voice. Had much more air and a wider and deeper soundstage. Also, dynamics were more linear with the BAT although the VT-200 could keep its composure on (ear spliting) peaks do to the extra power on my (at the time) hard to drive Avalon Radians HC. In comparison to the BAT the ARC had a grain structure throughout all the frequencies that was coarse. I would say if power is not an issue for you I would take the BAT any day of the week. I would try to audition both so you can hear and decide for yourself. Good luck with the search.

All the best,
Tom

Have had in house comparisons between VK-75Se and VT100 and VT200.
The only thing which the VT series have an clear advantage is muscle and horsepower.
As for musicality detail transparancy staging air palpability the VK-75SE takes on any ARC anytime.
If you need brute tube power the VT200 is an monster.
but i was sort of bored after listening longer time with the VT series.

ymmv

I have not heard the BAT, but as to ARC, I prefer the VT-130 over the 100 or 200. It is an older design, IMHO sounds better. There are some great upgrades available for it.

If it means anything to anyone, the amp I owned before the BAT VK-120 monoblocks was the ARC VT130. IMHO in my system the BAT was the better amp by far.