Audio Research VT130, VT100 MkII or VTM120?

^^^^Reguarding the meters on the VT130SE. One is for line voltage, the other is for tube bias. So, they are not the more typical Vu meters that bounce around and no one really knows why other than they look neat and cool to some people. - like allot of Carver products for example.

The VT130 images well but compared to ARCS newer designs,the bass control is considered weak.It was designed in the 90's.As for price,I don't think their a bargan at $3000.They seem to be living on their past reputation.

I've owned a boatload of amps over the years; ranging from Cary 300B and 805 to Krell KSA 50s to Odyssey Stratos, TAD Hibachis, Bel Canto, Quicksilver, etc etc etc.
Over the past 15ish years, my VT 130SE has probably logged more hours than all the others combined.

For what that's worth.

Marty

I'll agree with Efner that $3000 is a bit high for a VT130....but the going price these days for a VT 130 is closer to $2000. you might even be able to pick one up for below $2000...a bargin.

Cmcdaniel5,I can't argue with you there.