CJ MV60SE versus ARC VT100 series ii or iii


Hi guys,

Has anyone ever compared these amps using same preamp, speaker and source combo? What are the stronger and weaker aspects of each of these amps.

Thanks,
sympaticonorm
I have an MV60SE at this time and like it quite a lot but was thinking about upgrading. However, by the sound of it I would not gain a whole lot except for bass with the VT100
Classic CJ vs ARC battle for your audiophile soul - yang or yin, silver or gold, ginger or maryanne. The ARC gets a better grip on woofers and renders transients more incisively. The CJ has better harmonic nuance and texture in the mids and highs.

The CJ is a wee bit warmish, with a slight caramel coloration, slightly soft in the bottom end. In the long run the VT100 gave me listening fatigue. Ever put a piece of aluminum foil in your mouth? That's what the VT100 series sounded like to me. Happily, newer ARC amps do *not* have this characteristic. If those are your only choices, stick with the CJ.
 
Thanks guys, I will stick with my CJ. As I mentioned earlier I am happy with it....but you know how the upgradius bug goes in this hobby.