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ARC vs LFD

I currently own ARC tube gear. As much as I like it I'm tired of replacing tubes. I was thinking about downsizing and going with a LFD intergrated and some Harbeth speakers.
I'm wondering if anyone has ever done this and If you have were you happy with the results. My biggest fear is making a mistake and having to buy the ARC gear all over. I would appreciate your comments. Thanks
taters
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
taters, you're in reverse here...arc is arc
apachef1
164 posts
 
Hi Taters

I don't know which model tube amp you have but your numbers seem accurate for big tube amps. I have a pair of Mcintosh tube mono-blocks that burn tubes at the same rate as your ARC's I will live with it so not to compromise the wonderful sound these very rare amps give me. Remember its about the sound and if you're happy with your ARC set up then that will justify the tube maintenance.

I don't own ARC gear but I have listened to quite a bit and attest that this is some of the best of the best and I would be hard pressed to go to a new manufacturer that cant keep their product in stock. That may not necessarily be a good thing for a fairly new audio company trying to establish their presence in the US

Ed
samhar
1,048 posts
 
Venice Audio also carries Harbeth and LDF.
samhar
1,048 posts
 
LFD !!
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
tators..not trying to discourage you from harbeth or lfd 'if it is indeed' the next leap of faith, but it really is a bit like spending 10k to visit the neighborhood you already live in comfortably. the gon is here to sell stuff 'thats here'...if this itch must be scratched, expand your serch beyond the usual glee club equipment...get out there and look around.
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